Question

Who was the Greek philosopher who was made known to the West by Arab Muslim scholars and who used observation as a method to determine what was true?
A. Urban II
B. Ibn al-Haytham (Alhazen)
C. Aristotle
D. Richard I

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The Greek philosopher you are referring to is **C. Aristotle**. However, it's important to note that while Aristotle's works were indeed preserved and transmitted to the West through Arab Muslim scholars, the philosopher specifically known for using observation as a method to determine what was true, often in the context of optics and scientific methodology, was **B. Ibn al-Haytham (Alhazen)**. Ibn al-Haytham is often credited with formalizing the scientific method and making significant contributions to optics and visual perception.

In this context, the best answer that fits the description given is **B. Ibn al-Haytham (Alhazen)**.

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