Bertrand Russell vs Pierre-Simon Laplace
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Bertrand Russell United Kingdom · 1872–1970 50% · #141 in the world
- Pierre-Simon Laplace France · 1749–1827 50% · #144 in the world
What the votes say
The world is split down the middle between Bertrand Russell and Pierre-Simon Laplace: 50% each. Bertrand Russell is #141 of the 185 thinkers in the world ranking, and #19 of the 27 from the United Kingdom. Pierre-Simon Laplace is #144, and #15 of the 21 from France.
Side by side
| Bertrand Russell | Pierre-Simon Laplace | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #141 | #144 |
| Country | United Kingdom | France |
| Lived | 1872–1970 | 1749–1827 |