These philosophers range from ancient times up through the Renaissance.

10. Antisthenes
Era: Roman
Most Known For: Cynic Philosophy

9. Siddhartha Gautama
Era: Zhou Dynasty
Most Known For: Buddhism

8. Epicurus
Era: Roman
Most Known For: Hellenistic Philosophy

7. Aristotle
Era: Roman
Most Known For: Reason and Logic

6. Thales
Era: Roman
Most Known For: Principle of Water

5. Plato
Era: Roman
Most Known For: Platonic Realism

4. Confucius
Era: Zhou Dynasty
Most Known For: Confucianism

3. Pythagoras
Era: Roman
Most Known For: Pythagoras Theorum

2. Sun Tzu
Era: Zhou Dynasty
Most Known For: “The Art of War”

1. Socrates
Era: Roman
Most Known For: Influencing all of Western Philosophy

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