The Rôle of Maragha in the Development of Islamic Astronomy : A scientific revolution before the renaissance (original) (raw)

The paper investigates the significant contributions of the Maragha astronomical school in shaping Islamic astronomy prior to the European Renaissance. It reevaluates the historical perceptions that Arabic astronomy was a mere translation of Greek works by demonstrating the originality and advancements made by Maragha astronomers, highlighting specific figures such as Mu'ayyad al-Din al-`Urdi and Nasir al-Din al-Tusi. The research aims to correct misconceptions about the role of Arabic science and emphasizes its pivotal influence on subsequent astronomical developments.