Ibn Sina's epistemology in the context of modern philosophical discourse

Abstract

The article is devoted to a detailed analysis of the epistemology of Ibn Sina (Avicenna) and its interaction with modern philosophical and scientific concepts. Issues such as the nature of knowledge, its sources and criteria for validity are central to Ibn Sina's writings, making his epistemological theory an important link not only in the context of medieval philosophy but also in contemporary philosophical debate. Despite Ibn Sina's significant contribution to the development of theoretical understanding of knowledge, his ideas in the field of epistemology remain insufficiently analyzed in the light of modern scientific and philosophical approaches [1]. The article examines the basic conceptual elements of his philosophy, such as sensory perception, active intelligence, and intuitive cognition, and examines their correspondence and relationship to current directions in cognitive science, artificial intelligence, and philosophy of mind. The relevance of this study is that questions about the nature of knowledge and its validity remain significant in an era of rapid technological progress that challenges traditional models of cognition. The coverage of Ibn Sina's epistemology in the context of modern philosophical and scientific problems opens up new perspectives for expanding the boundaries of philosophical understanding of cognition and contributes to the development of innovative approaches to solving complex issues in philosophy and science.