Influential Philosophers of Antiquity

Contributed to logic, ethics, and science, laying the groundwork for modern intellectual inquiry.

Founded Epicureanism, emphasizing happiness through simplicity and absence of fear.

Proposed the atomic theory, foundational to modern physics.

Known for his relativistic views and contributions to Sophism.

Influential in rhetoric and the development of Sophism.

Founded Western philosophy with the Socratic method, emphasizing critical thinking and ethics.

Introduced the concept of change as the fundamental essence of the universe.

Founded Stoicism, advocating for living in harmony with nature.

Developed the theory of Forms and founded the Academy, influencing Western philosophy.

Influenced mathematics and philosophy with his theorem and holistic worldview.