Did you know that...

...there was an ancient philosopher named Diogenes that was treated as a social outcast, albeit for many reason. A record even stated that, Alexander the Great came to visit the infamous philosopher to fulfill one of his wishes and to ask him what he desired. Yet, the philosopher didn't even bat an eye and only replied, "Stand out of my light" which told Alexander that he is blocking the sunlight that Diogenes was enjoying.

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What is Philosophy?

Philosophy is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline. Philosophy comes from the Greek word philosophia, meaning "love of wisdom".

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Name Imposter

It is possible that Plato's name could just be a pseudonym which roughly translates to "broad" nicknamed by his wrestling coach for having a broad body frame. Plato's real name is said to be Aristocles.

anaximander philosopher

The Person Who Probably Should Be Awarded for Knowing Where Humans Evolved from

Anaximader was a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher who thought that if the first humans were infants, then humans would not have survived. He postulated that humans must have come from species whose infants were stronger than human babies.

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Ever Heard of Someone Rejecting a Nobel Prize?

Jean-Paul Sartre, a french philosopher, was supposed to be awarded the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize for Literature. However, instead of receiving it, he did the complete opposite which is to do whatever he can to avoid receiving it. He believed that by accepting the award, he would become Jean-Paul Sartre the Nobel Peace Prize Winner, not Jean-Paul Sartre the writer, which he wished to remain.