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Diogenes of Sinope vs Bertrand Russell

Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.

What the votes say

The world is split down the middle between Diogenes of Sinope and Bertrand Russell: 50% each. Diogenes of Sinope is #139 of the 185 thinkers in the world ranking, and #12 of the 13 from Ancient Greece. Bertrand Russell is #141, and #19 of the 27 from the United Kingdom.

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Diogenes of SinopeBertrand Russell
World rank#139#141
CountryAncient GreeceUnited Kingdom
Lived400–323 BC1872–1970

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