 Beginning in the 1980s, much has happened in Farabian scholarship. New and better editions of his works as well as new and better translations have led to deeper studies of his thought and to some interesting and lively controversies. More current bibliographies allow for more detailed research. We still lack critical editions, full English translations—and even, at times, translation in any language of several texts—as well as a solid introduction to al-Fârâbî’s philosophy. More research is also needed to better understand the relation between his philosophical and musical interests.