Isaac Newton vs Socrates
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Isaac Newton United Kingdom · 1643–1727 72% · #2 in the world
- Socrates Ancient Greece · 470–399 BC 28% · #14 in the world
What the votes say
A clear win: the world picks Isaac Newton over Socrates, 72% to 28%. Isaac Newton is #2 of the 185 thinkers in the world ranking, and #1 of the 27 from the United Kingdom. Socrates is #14, and #3 of the 13 from Ancient Greece.
Side by side
| Isaac Newton | Socrates | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #2 | #14 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Ancient Greece |
| Lived | 1643–1727 | 470–399 BC |