Includes chapter on medicine, occult science and agriculture.
In "Islamic Science," Seyyed Hossein Nasr explores the rich tradition of scientific inquiry within the Islamic world. He argues that Islamic science is not merely a set of scientific discoveries but a comprehensive worldview integrating the spiritual and the material realms. Nasr emphasizes the holistic approach of Islamic scholars, who viewed the study of nature as a means of understanding the Creator and the larger truths of existence.

The book delves into the historical development of science in the Islamic Golden Age, highlighting the contributions of notable scholars such as Al-Khwarizmi, Ibn al-Haytham, and Al-Razi. It addresses various branches of science, including mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and chemistry, illustrating how these disciplines were developed and systematized in Islamic civilization.

Nasr critiques the modern scientistic paradigm that often separates science from spirituality, arguing for a re-integration of knowledge that respects both empirical inquiry and metaphysical considerations. He also discusses the challenges faced by Islamic science in the contemporary world and the importance of returning to a more holistic understanding of science.