Lecture: “The Reception and Transformation of Greek Astronomy in Islamic Civilization”
George Saliba (Columbia University)
The Ismaili Centre, 49 Wynford Drive, North York
Co-presented by Aga Khan Council for Canada, Aga Khan Museum and Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies
World renowned scholar of Islamic Science, Professor George Saliba, will deliver an illustrated talk exploring the manner in which Islamic Civilization appropriated the Greek scientific tradition and reformed it by adding, at times, completely new scientific disciplines to respond to the Islamic worldview.
Refreshments following lecture
Tickets:
$20 General Admission
$10 Students
Tickets may be purchased at the venue or online at www.getmytickets.ca/george-saliba