A survey on “Ibn-Sina’s Influence on Dons Scotos by Mehdi Abbaszadeh”

Islamic philosophy in its first formation has been widely influenced by Christian philosophy. After several centuries, however, Islamic world take the upper hand, and Islamic Scientific and philosophical school influenced Christian ones; especially and intensely in so-called Scholastic era. The most influencing figure, from this point of view, was Avicenna. Avicenna’s Influence on Duns Scotus’ Philosophy, by Mahdi Abbaszade, intends to expose an example the aforesaid influences, as a case study: Avicennna’s on Duns Scotus. Abbaszade’s book is relatively comprehensive and very informative. DrAbbaszade could have a better work by seeing all of scotus’ philosophical writing, and by refraining from some prejudices and exaggerations.