Periagoge
Scenario

When you discover universities were an Islamic invention

I'm explaining to my teenager why universities exist and I just learned they were invented in the Islamic world and I feel like I've been telling the story wrong.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Fundamental assumptions about institutional origins require uncomfortable revision when historical facts emerge.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Islamic and Arab contributions to science and technology — historical?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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