Which scholar from the region of Farab near Otrar, called the Second Teacher after Aristotle, wrote on logic, music and political philosophy in the tenth century?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Al-Farabi
- Step 1: The philosopher lived from about 872 to 950 and worked in Baghdad and Damascus. Step 2. He is claimed by Kazakhstan, whose leading university carries his name. Answer: Al-Farabi. Why not the others: Ibn Sina, Al-Biruni and Al-Khwarizmi were born in what is now Uzbekistan.
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