Science and Islam (documentary)

Science and Islam (2009) is a three-part BBC documentary about the history of science in medieval Islamic civilization presented by Jim Al-Khalili. The series is accompanied by the book Science and Islam: A History written by Ehsan Masood.

Episodes

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1. "The Language of Science"
2. "The Empire of Reason"
3. "The Power of Doubt"

Interviews

The documentary contains several short segments with scientists and historians of science:

• George Saliba
• Simon Schaffer
• Peter Pormann (medicine)
• Amira K. Bennison
• Okasha El Daly (egyptology)
• Ian Stewart (algebra)
• Nader El-Bizri

External links

• Science and Islam at Internet Movie Database
• Science and Islam at the BBC
  • "The Language of Science"
  • "The Empire of Reason"
  • "The Power of Doubt"