Gülhan Yaşar

Biography

Gülhan Yaşar, having grew up in Turkey, is a Molecular Biologist working in the field of History of Science, especially in the history of natural sciences. She participated in scientific studies first at TUBITAK, the most important science center in Turkey, and then at Yale University in the USA during her undergraduate education. She has worked as a Project Manager and Researcher in many projects and her articles have been published in international journals. Due to her interest in the History of Science, she earned a master's degree in History of Science at FSMVU in Istanbul. In this process, she was entitled to receive the postgraduate scholarship of The Prof. Dr. Fuat Sezgin Research Foundation for the History of Science in Islam. This foundation aims to understand the works of Prof. Dr. Fuat Sezgin, who is known worldwide for his studies in the field of history of science, and preserve these studies for future generations. In her works, she deals with the important works of the history of natural sciences through basic concepts and aims to convey the interpretations she has reached in the light of contemporary knowledge to the reader in a simple and understandable language.

Books

Introduction to Avicenna’s (Ibn Sīnā) Conception of Botany
Price: $9.10 USD. Words: 14,240. Language: English. Originally Published: February 5, 2024 by Gülhan Yaşar. Categories: Nonfiction » Science & Nature, Nonfiction » Science & Nature » History of Science, Nonfiction » Science & Nature » Botany, Nonfiction » Philosophy » Eastern
The book "Introduction to Avicenna's (Ibn Sīnā) Conception of Botany" traces the history of botanical books from ancient Greece to Islamic scholars. The author interprets Ibn Sînâ's explanations about plants in his book Kitab al-Shifa (Book of Healing) in the light of contemporary plant science. The study benefits students and experts in biology and history of science.
Avicenna’s (Ibn Sīnā) Natural Philosophy
Price: $7.90 USD. Words: 8,620. Language: English. Originally Published: February 5, 2024 by Gülhan Yaşar. Categories: Nonfiction » Science & Nature, Nonfiction » Science & Nature » History of Science, Nonfiction » Philosophy » Eastern
In 'Avicenna's (Ibn Sīnā) Natural Philosophy,' the author compares Ibn Sīnā's natural philosophy to previous philosophers, specifically Aristotle. The work focuses on natural sciences, defining 'nature' and explaining the causes that affect objects and their relationships. Motion, defined by time and place, is an integral part of the work.
Book of Healing (Overview of all Chapters)
Price: $5.90 USD. Words: 4,690. Language: English. Originally Published: February 3, 2024 by Gülhan Yaşar. Categories: Nonfiction » Science & Nature » History of Science, Nonfiction » Philosophy » Eastern
This work provides a comprehensive understanding of Avicenna's Book of Healing, a seminal text in Islamic philosophy. The author's analysis covers all parts of the book and offers valuable insights into the ideas of one of the most influential philosophers in the Islamic world.