The Improvement of Human Reason: Exhibited in the Life of Hai Ebn Yokdhan

Author: Ibn Tufayl, Muhammad ibn 'Abd al-Malik

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"The Improvement of Human Reason: Exhibited in the Life of Hai Ebn Yokdhan" follows the extraordinary journey of a young man named Hai, who is abandoned on a deserted island and left to fend for himself. With no human contact, Hai embarks on a quest for knowledge and understanding, using his intellect and observation to unravel the mysteries of the world around him. As he delves deeper into his exploration, Hai discovers profound truths about the nature of existence and the potential of human reason, leading him on a transformative path towards self-discovery and enlightenment.

Genres: Philosophical fiction, Adventure, Bildungsroman

Themes: Self-discovery, Enlightenment, Rationalism, Nature of existence

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