Karl Marx vs Socrates
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Karl Marx Germany · 1818–1883 52% · #11 in the world
- Socrates Ancient Greece · 470–399 BC 48% · #14 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Karl Marx over Socrates by just 52% to 48%. Karl Marx is #11 of the 185 thinkers in the world ranking, and #2 of the 23 from Germany. Socrates is #14, and #3 of the 13 from Ancient Greece.
Side by side
| Karl Marx | Socrates | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #11 | #14 |
| Country | Germany | Ancient Greece |
| Lived | 1818–1883 | 470–399 BC |