Abu Nasr Muhammad ibn Muhammad ibn Tarkhan ibn Awzalagh al-Farabi (Alpharabius, Abunaser), 870-950. Influential medieval Islamic philosopher usually classed as a Neoplatonist. His chief legacy was in metaphysics.
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- Abu Al-Nasr Al-Farabi Extensive information on the work and legacy of this medieval Arabic philosopher.
- Muslim Philosophy: al-Farabi, Abu Nasr Article discussing his life and teachings on metaphysics, epistemology and politics.
- Wikipedia: Al-Farabi Brief entry from this openly-edited reference work.