In the world of philosophy and science, a race that has played the most significant role is the Grecians. When you make a list of…
Have you ever heard of “the philosopher king”? Do you know who is referred to as the last of the five good emperors? Let’s curiosity.…
One of the foremost Islamic philosophers in history was Al-Farabi. Chances are that you might not have heard of this great Arab philosopher if you…
History shows that the Middle East is a region that has produced many prominent philosophers whose teachings and beliefs have earned them millions of faithful…
If you haven’t heard about Ibn-Al-Arabi, you are not alone. Like Plato, Aristotle, Socrates and other greater thinkers, Ibn-Al-Arabi has contributed immensely to philosophy. And…
Have you heard of any prolific author who was credited to have written 300 manuscripts and 37 treatises on diverse subjects? Let’s give you more…
The early 20th century in Britain produced some of most influential men in the history of British philosophy. Among these philosophers who have significantly contributed…
One of the well-known proponents of the philosophy of existentialism is Martin Heidegger. This German philosopher is widely regarded to be one of the most…
Moses Maimonides was a medieval philosopher, scholar, and physician. He was a Jewish sage, highly regarded for his philosophies and writings. Maimonides was influenced by…
If there is any 20th philosopher we can put on the same pedestal with the likes of Plato and Pythagoras, it is Bertrand Russell. His…
Friedrich Nietzsche was an influential German philosopher, cultural critic, poet, essayist, and philologist. He is known by most scholars to be one of the first…
Karl Marx is one philosopher whose impressive works and other contributions to philosophy have continued to influence the world. Words would not be enough to…
Immanuel Kant was one of the most prominent figures of modern philosophy. Little wonder why he is ranked in the cadres of philosophers like Socrates…
Very few philosophers have ever tried to reconcile Greek philosophy and Islamic theology. Abu al-Walid Ibn Rushd Latinized as Averroes was one of such great…
Soren Kierkegaard was a Danish philosopher, who lived the majority of his latter life in solitary. He was heavily influenced by the works of ancient…
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz was a man who had his hands in many professions. He was a philosopher, scientist, mathematician, lawyer, historian, librarian, theologian, and political…
Saints Thomas Aquinas is a renowned priest and philosopher who wrote his name in the annals of history. Words would fail us in our attempt…
Niccolo Machiavelli was an Italian diplomat, politician, humanist, historian, and writer who lived in the Renaissance period. He is often regarded by most scholars as…
Thomas Hobbes was a political philosopher, scientist, and historian. His masterpiece Leviathan remained a reference point on all political subject matters. Hobbes believed that total…
We are sure you have heard the derogatory word “dunce” being used to insult someone before. But do you know how the word came to…