Isaac Newton vs Plato
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Isaac Newton United Kingdom · 1643–1727 69% · #2 in the world
- Plato Ancient Greece · 428–348 BC 31% · #8 in the world
What the votes say
A clear win: the world picks Isaac Newton over Plato, 69% to 31%. Isaac Newton is #2 of the 185 thinkers in the world ranking, and #1 of the 27 from the United Kingdom. Plato is #8, and #2 of the 13 from Ancient Greece.
Side by side
| Isaac Newton | Plato | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #2 | #8 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Ancient Greece |
| Lived | 1643–1727 | 428–348 BC |