Friedrich Nietzsche vs René Descartes
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Friedrich Nietzsche Germany · 1844–1900 49% · #25 in the world
- René Descartes France · 1596–1650 51% · #22 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks René Descartes over Friedrich Nietzsche by just 51% to 49%. René Descartes is #22 of the 185 thinkers in the world ranking, and #1 of the 21 from France. Friedrich Nietzsche is #25, and #3 of the 23 from Germany.
Side by side
| Friedrich Nietzsche | René Descartes | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #25 | #22 |
| Country | Germany | France |
| Lived | 1844–1900 | 1596–1650 |