Uluslararası Sosyal Bilimler Akademi Dergisi

Abstract

The article notes that the scientist-encyclopedist Nasir al-Din Muhammad Tusi (1201–1274) occupies an important place in the history of world science and culture with his creative heritage. The Maragha Observatory founded by the scientist was a significant scientific and cultural event not only for Azerbaijan, but also for all countries of the Muslim East. The school established under the Maraga observatory has taken an important place in the history of science. The article notes that the creative path of Nasir al-Din Tusi was continued by both his students and children – Sadr al-Din Ali, Asil al-Din Hasan and Fakhr al-Din Ahmad. Along with this, it is also indicated that the Azerbaijani philosopher founded a school on the basis of the Maragha Observatory, teaching them to most of the workers of the observatory. Among them are Najm al-Din Qazwini, Qutb alDin Shirazi, Jamal al-Din Hilli, who distinguished themselves in such areas as mathematics, natural history, medicine and were the authors of treatises on Theory and Practice of Philosophy. Najm al-Din Qazwini benefited from the ideas of his predecessors in his philosophical views, approached philosophical issues from a peripatetic position, created an original philosophical teaching and made important services in the development of positive sciences. Qutb al-Din Shirazi, one of Nasir al-Din Tusi’s disciples, became more famous as an influential scholar. Qutb al-Din Shirazi was chosen for his extensive scientific creativity and important service in government affairs. Although there are many works related to religion in the scientific activity of Jamal al-Din Hilli, works related to philosophy also have an important place.