LibGuides: Philosophy & Religion: ???Leading Figures in Philosophy and Religion

Famous Religious Figures

10 Greatest Religious Leaders in History
"These people may have changed the world as much as science and technology."
The 50 Most Influential Religious Figures in American History
Some interesting religious leaders from the history of this country.
Famous Religious Figures and Leaders
"Many of these religious personalities have founded a new religion or new religious movement. In other cases, they helped to revitalise a particular religion or spiritual movement."
Famous Religious Leaders
"With over 7,000 biographies and daily features that highlight newsworthy, compelling and surprising points-of-view, we are the digital source for true stories about people that matter."
Spiritual and Religious Leaders
"Throughout history there have been people who have played the roles of, both spiritual and religious leaders for their societies. Some of them have done such exemplary work, with such dedication, that their work, and in turn they themselves, were recognized the world over for their steadfast dedication and wisdom in guiding their flock."
Top 10 Religious Figures and Religious Founders in History
Purpose of this site is "to get some idea just who these people were and how a religion came about as a result of their teachings, if only so we might understand where these things come from."

Famous Philosophers

Philosophers
"A comprehensive directory of world famous philosophers, including their biography, philosophies and work." Articles can be downloaded as a PDF file individually or as a collection.
Famous Philosophers
Contains a large number of short summaries and small pictures of prominent philosophers.
50 Famous Philosophers
"Designed and maintained by Danne Polk, (with suggestions and much appreciated help from several friends, former students and colleagues) Erratic Impact is dedicated to students and teachers of philosophy worldwide."
Top 10 Greatest Philosophers in History
"This list examines the influence, depth of insight and wide-reaching interest across many subjects of various 'lovers of wisdom,' and ranks them accordingly."
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"It should be noted, first and foremost, that philosophy in its traditional sense was science – philosophers (like Aristotle) used rationality to come to scientific knowledge of the world around us. It was not until relatively modern times that philosophy was considered to be separate from the physical sciences."
Famous Modern Philosophers
"Modern philosophy got its start in Western Europe during the Seventeenth Century. Here are the famous philosophers whose teachings and theories create the shape of modern philosophy."
Top 10 Ancient Greek Philosophers
"The ancient Greece saw the rise of a plethora of philosophers. Among these a number of key figures stood out for their seminal work and ideas in philosophy."
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"Their esoteric philosophical ideas on primitive natural science as well as the ethical application of their philosophical values in the society gave them a recognition that lives to this day. Here is the list of 10 most influential ancient Greek philosophers."

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