Muslim scholars differed from Greek thinkers in their approach to science primarily in that they translated Greek texts without conducting experiments. While Greek thinkers emphasized logical reasoning and philosophical inquiry, Muslim scholars not only transmitted Greek knowledge through translation but also expanded upon it by incorporating experimental methods and observations. They made significant contributions to various fields, including mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and chemistry, often building on Greek foundations while emphasizing empirical investigation.
While some Muslim scholars certainly engaged in logical reasoning, they also placed a strong emphasis on observation and experimentation, which set their approach apart from the more purely philosophical methods of many Greek thinkers.
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