"To encourage the peoples of the world to share their philosophical heritage and to open their minds to new ideas, as well as to inspire a public debate between intellectuals and civil society on the challenges confronting our society. " UN
Aristotle
By: Maria from Jakarta
Aristotle
was one of the greatest philosophers of all time.
Confucius
By: Aaron from San Diego
Confucius
was a philosopher of ancient China.
Edgar Allan Poe
By: Rhea from Annapolis
Edgar Allan Poe
was a renowned poet who overcame many hardships including depression.
Giordano Bruno
By: Nicholas from San Diego
Giordano Bruno
was a free thinker of the Renaissance who was martyred for his beliefs.
Hugo Grotius
By: Rebecca Miller
Hugo Grotius
was a scholar who advocated for peace between nations based on natural law and reason.
Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz
By: Becky from Spokane
Sor Juana is a famous Mexican writer, poet, nun, and influential women's right leader from the late 17th century
Mary Wollstonecraft (Mrs William Godwin), (1790-1)
By: John Opie
HYPATIA OF ALEXANDRIA
By: martina from rob
HYPATIA OF ALEXANDRIA
she taught mathematics and natural philosophy over 1500 years ago.
Lao Tzu
By: Sommers from New London
Lao Tzu
was a poet and the founder of philosophical Taoism.
UN World Philosophy Day