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The Big Questions. Philosophers of the Times Evan Sauve. Confucius. I was born circa 551 BC in Lu (ancient China). Though it is argued that the Greeks formularized the idea of democracy, it is possible that I came up with the idea first.
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The Big Questions Philosophers of the Times Evan Sauve
Confucius • I was born circa 551 BC in Lu (ancient China). • Though it is argued that the Greeks formularized the idea of democracy, it is possible that I came up with the idea first. • I defended the idea of an Emperor, but believed that his power should be limited. Any ruler who abuses is a tyrant. • I am the most influential philosopher of the Eastern world of all time.
Socrates • I was born circa 470 BC in Athens, Greece. • My work can be seen through plays by Aristophanes and writings by Xenophon. They were my students. • Much more of my work, however, can be seen in the dialogues written by Plato. • A form of inquiry and discussion between individual based on asking and answering questions to stimulate critical thinking and to illuminate ideas is named after me.
Plato • I was born circa 428 BC in Athens, Greece. • I believe that the universe has a creator and that we are less real than the creator. • I opened the world’s first school of higher education, the Academy of Athens. • I preserved some of Socrates’ ideas through my writings. Everything Socrates ever wrote down has been lost.
Aristotle • I was born in 384 BC in Stagira, Chalcidice (Greece). • I joined the Academy of Athens when I was eighteen and stayed there until I was thirty-seven (shortly after Plato’s death). • I was hired to tutor Alexander the Great. This money allowed me to establish a library. • I am considered the father of Western Philosophy.
Paul of Tarsus • I was born 5 AD in Tarsus, Cilicia (now Turkey). • I am a Christian apostle, though not one of the Twelve Apostles. • Fourteen of the twenty-seven books in the New Testament have traditionally been attributed to me. • I also go by the names of Saul and Saint Paul.
René Descartes • I was March 31st, 1596 in La Haye en Touraine, Kingdom of France. • I am well-known for my work in both philosophy and mathematics. • I am the father of modern philosophy. • “I think, therefore I am.”
John Locke • I was born August 29th, 1632. • Along with Thomas Jefferson, I am responsible for not having nobility in America. • I believe in three “natural rights”: life, liberty and lineage. • I am considered the father of Liberalism.
