Karl Marx vs Confucius
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Karl Marx Germany · 1818–1883 51% · #11 in the world
- Confucius Ancient China · 551–479 BC 49% · #13 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Karl Marx over Confucius by just 51% to 49%. Karl Marx is #11 of the 185 thinkers in the world ranking, and #2 of the 23 from Germany. Confucius is #13, and #1 of the 3 from Ancient China.
Side by side
| Karl Marx | Confucius | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #11 | #13 |
| Country | Germany | Ancient China |
| Lived | 1818–1883 | 551–479 BC |