Philosophers
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Albert Schweitzer
“Reverence of life”, his famous personal philosophy, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952. Explore the inspirational life story of Albert Schweitzer, musician, philosopher and medical missionary. He worked tirelessly to improve the conditions of mankind and dedicated his life to serving others. In a selfless manner, he set up hospitals, trained medical students and practised philanthropy. Be motivated by this amazing individual and find inspiration on your own life’s journey.
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Aristotle
He was the amazing educator that founded the sciences of Psychology, Biology and Logic. Aristotle, student of Plato and teacher of Alexander The Great, is also recognized as the originator of the scientific study of life. He made many contributions to our understanding of the world through his teachings, which focused on analytics, logic and clarity of thought. His philosophies have survived and today, his work is a prominent area of study in universities around the world. Be inspired, as his story comes to life in this fascinating title.
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Confucius
Words of wisdom beginning with “Confucius says” are heard on almost a daily basis. Few people know where this saying originated. Therefore, The Amazing People Club® is proud to invite you to ‘Meet Confucius’, who was born in 500 BC, in China. So, what did Confucius actually say? He was a forward thinker and one of the most influential philosophers in the world. A seeker of peace, he believed that if people co-operated with each other and society, this would end fighting and bring harmony and stability. Be inspired by this passionate philosophical leader, whose teachings are as alive today, as they were centuries ago.
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Karl Marx
German-born Karl Marx, was a political thinker, who is famous for co-writing the political manuscript ‘The Communist Manifesto’. His theories on economic history and sociology had an impact on all mankind. These philosophies, which were named ‘Marxism’, were noted as the basis of modern communism.
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Niccolo Machiavelli
Discover how Niccolo Machiavelli aspired to become such a forward thinker and philosopher, whose works are still referred to by today’s journalists and society in general. The term ‘Machiavellian’ is named after Niccolo and was inspired from his book, ‘The Prince’. This term is still used in journalism today. Gain a personal insight into his life and works, which continue to be an on-going source of discussion in schools and business courses across the globe.
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Simone de Beauvoir
Meet philosopher, writer and feminist: Simone de Beauvoir who broke free from societal chains and marched to the beat of her own drum. Find out about her relationship with prominent existentialist Jean-Paul Sartre. Learn more about the woman whose intellect and passion made her more than a match for her male counterparts. Simone wrote many influential books and papers, and challenged what was seen as the woman’s role, on a number of levels.
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Socrates
Credited as being one of the wisest men who ever lived, Socrates is a founding father of Western Philosophy. Having influenced other great philosophers, such as Plato and Aristotle, his dramatic life and death echoes his brilliant grasp of logic and reason, for which his name is synonymous. Get to know his powerful story through BioViews®.
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