Philosophy: We all question why we exist, how much we know, what we stand for. There have been individuals throughout history that have towered over everyone else in terms of their sheer ability to ponder these questions. Below is a list of men who are famous for coining universally-known phrases such as “happiness is the highest good” (Aristotle) and "I think, therefore I am" (Descartes). Join me on a journey through the lives and musings of some of the greatest thinkers in history - come on, it'll be fun!
To watch the videos, just click with your mouse on any of the photos to learn about that philosopher. If you want to learn about another, just click on the button on the right upper corner of the video. If you wish to see the video in full size, the full screen button is located on the bottom right of the video player. Happy discovering!
Created by: Jake Schembri
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