What is the central theme of Al-Kindi's philosophical writings?
The Incompatibility of Philosophy and Theology
The Compatibility between Philosophy and orthodox Islamic Sciences
The Superiority of Philosophy over other Sciences
The Conflict between Philosophy and Mathematics
Answer
The central theme of Al-Kindi's philosophical writings is the compatibility between philosophy and orthodox Islamic sciences. Al-Kindi believed that philosophy and religion were not in conflict, but rather that they were complementary. He argued that philosophy could be used to understand the truths of religion, and that religion could be used to guide the practice of philosophy.
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