Muhammad ibn Abd al-Malik Ibn Tufayl

1110–1185

1 standalone book

Ibn Tufayl was an Arab Andalusian Muslim polymath who lived during the 12th century. He was known for his work as a writer, physician, philosopher, theologian, and astronomer. He is most famous for writing the philosophical novel Hayy ibn Yaqdhan, which is considered a major work of Arabic literature. As a physician, he supported the practice of dissection and autopsy, which he included in his literary works.

Born

1110