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How a translation movement made Western philosophers famous

How a translation movement made Western philosophers famous

Update: 2025-10-081
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From Greek to Arabic and then to Latin, translators in 8th-century Baghdad eventually brought to Europe the works of Plato, Aristotle, Galen, and others who became central pillars of Western thought. IDEAS explores what is known as the Graeco-Arabic Translation Movement. *This episode originally aired on June 19, 2025.


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How a translation movement made Western philosophers famous

How a translation movement made Western philosophers famous