Confucius vs Thomas Edison
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Confucius Ancient China · 551–479 BC 51% · #13 in the world
- Thomas Edison United States · 1847–1931 49% · #15 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Confucius over Thomas Edison by just 51% to 49%. Confucius is #13 of the 185 thinkers in the world ranking, and #1 of the 3 from Ancient China. Thomas Edison is #15, and #1 of the 31 from the United States.
Side by side
| Confucius | Thomas Edison | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #13 | #15 |
| Country | Ancient China | United States |
| Lived | 551–479 BC | 1847–1931 |