Ibn Sina (Avicenna)
980–1037
“Necessary Existent argument for God. The 'floating man' shows soul as substance distinct from body.”
The four dimensions in the 16-axis model where this thinker scores highest. People in this archetype tend to lean the same way.
- TRTrust in Reason9 / 10
- TDTheoretical Drive9 / 10
- UIUniversalist Impulse8 / 10
- TETrust in Experience7 / 10
The six thinkers whose 16-dimensional positions sit closest to this one. Useful as next-reading suggestions.
- Duns ScotusCARTOGRAPHER
Univocity of being; haecceitas — the "thisness" that individuates.
- Al-KindiCARTOGRAPHER
Philosophy and revelation come from the same divine source. Truth cares nothing for who utters it.
- Anselm of CanterburyCARTOGRAPHER
Faith seeking understanding; the ontological argument from definition.
- Ibn Rushd (Averroes)CARTOGRAPHER
Reason and revelation agree. Defense of philosophy against Al-Ghazali. The Aristotelian commentaries.
- Bernard LonerganCARTOGRAPHER
Insight — the structure of intentional consciousness as cognitive method.
- Thomas AquinasCARTOGRAPHER
Faith and reason are complementary. Natural law underlies divine law. Five ways to demonstrate God.
Short exercises in the same tradition as Ibn Sina (Avicenna)'s thought. Each takes 5–25 minutes.
Three doors lead onward.
- 01 · QUIZThe InheritorFind your archetype — discover whether you'd argue with Ibn Sina (Avicenna) or alongside them.CONTINUE ▶
- 02 · COMPAREIbn Sina (Avicenna) vs Duns ScotusOn Mull's map Duns Scotus sits closest. See where they agree and where they part.CONTINUE ▶
- 03 · DAILYToday's SparOne philosopher, one topic, five minutes. A new one drops every day.CONTINUE ▶