The love of wisdom

Famous For: The Book of Healing
Persian philosopher Avicenna was a proponent of Islamic philosophy on which the Avicennian philosophy is based. The Book of Healing is his most famous work that has become an encyclopedia on philosophy and science. In that book he discusses the philosophy of science.

Emma Goldman (1869-1940) Famous For: anarchist political philosophy Goldman comes from the philosophical school of of anarchism.She was a vocal supporter of womens rights and other social issues. The school of anarchism believes a state is harmful, unnecessary, and undesirable, making Goldman, anti-state.

Epicurus (341-270 BC) Famous For: Epicurianism & Materialism Epicurus’s philosophy is centered on two things, “peace and freedom from fear” known as ataraxia and “the absence of pain”, aponia. In his view, pain and pleasure are barometers of good and evil. This school of thought is known as Epicurianism.

Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430) Famous For: Catholic Church & City of God The idea of the “Catholic Church” comes from the work of Saint Augustine. His writings, City of God and Confessions have influenced western philosophy and are still read today. He believed that man is the unity of soul and body, a perfect combination.

Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951) Famous For: Philosophical Investigations & fideism Wittgenstein was a man who buried himself in the philosophy of language, philosophy of mathematics, and philosophy of mind. Two of his published works, Philosophical Investigations and Tractatus are reflective of these beliefs he held. His ideas include the “picture theory of language” and “logical necessity” to name a few.