Paul the Persian

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Paul the Persian

Philosophy

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Logic

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Paul the Persian's Degrees

• PhD Philosophy Academy of Gondishapur

Why Is Paul the Persian Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Paul the Persian or Paulus Persa was a 6th-century East Syriac theologian and philosopher who worked at the court of the Sassanid king Khosrau I. He wrote several treatises and commentaries on Aristotle, which had some influence on medieval Islamic philosophy. He is identified by some scholars with Paulus of Nisibis and with Paul of Basra. According to Jackson, he was "a Christian who may have studied Greek philosophy in the schools of Nisibis and Gundeshapur". He is remembered for his writings in Syriac for his royal patron. These include his notes in Syriac on Aristotle's Logic, in which he declares the superiority of science over faith.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Paul the Persian?

Paul the Persian is affiliated with the following schools:

• Academy of Gondishapur