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Biography and setting
Al-Farabi is presented as philosopher and political thinker associated with Transoxiana and Syria. The working chronology for this record is c. 259-339 AH / c. 872-950 CE. Known for philosophy, music theory, logic, and visions of the virtuous city.
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c. 259-339 AH / c. 872-950 CE
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