A philosophers biography

A list of the greatest philosophers who have made original contributions to the field of philosophy.

 

Pythagoras (c. 570 BC – c. 495 BC) Greek philosopher, spiritual leader and mathematician.

Pythagoras is believed to be one of the first Western men to describe himself as a philosopher or ‘lover of wisdom’ His philosophy was based on the mystic traditions of Egypt and Greece and included a seeking for the soul.

Laozi (Lao Tsu) (c 571 BC – )  Chinese poet and philosopher.

Laozi was the author of the Tao Te Ching and the founder of philosophical Taoism.

A philosophers biography summary

His philosophy tries to seek an underlying unity and order in the universe – despite seeming contrasts.

Confucius (551 – 479 BC) Chinese philosopher, political writer, reformer and author of The Analects.

Confucius was a conservative philosopher, stressing family loyalty, duty, the importance of family and tradition. He also emphasised the well-known maxim. “Do not do to others what