Ibn Khaldun

Definition

Ibn Khaldun was a 14th-century Arab historian and scholar who is often regarded as the founder of historiography, the study of historical writing. His most famous work is "Muqaddimah" (Introduction to History), where he introduced concepts such as social cohesion, cyclical patterns in history, and the role of geography in shaping societies.

Related terms

Historiography: The study of historical writing and methodology used by historians to examine past events.

Social Cohesion: Refers to the degree to which a society holds together through shared beliefs, values, customs, and institutions.

Cyclical Patterns: The idea that history repeats itself in cycles or patterns, where civilizations rise and fall over time.