Ibn Tufayl

Ibn Tufayl, born in the early 12th century in Guadix, Spain, was a significant philosopher and physician known for his influential work 'Hayy Ibn Yaqzan.' His writings explored themes of self-discovery and the nature of knowledge, greatly impacting Western philosophical thought. As a mentor to the renowned philosopher Averroes, Ibn Tufayl contributed to the transmission of Arabic philosophy to Europe, inspiring later thinkers and writers, including Daniel Defoe's 'Robinson Crusoe.'