Ibn Tufayl's Hayy Ibn Yaqzan: A Philosophical Tale by Ibn Tufayl

Ibn Tufayl's Hayy Ibn Yaqzan: A Philosophical Tale

Ibn Tufayl with Lenn Evan Goodman (Translator)

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fiction classics philosophy adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

The Arabic philosophical fable Hayy Ibn Yaqzan is a classic of medieval Islamic philosophy. Ibn Tufayl (d. 1185), the Andalusian philosopher, tells of a child raised by a doe on an equatorial island who grows up to discover the truth about the wor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 33 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
challenging 40%
mysterious 40%
informative 20%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Average rating

3.63

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