Laozi vs David Hilbert
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Laozi Ancient China · 579–500 BC 50% · #68 in the world
- David Hilbert Germany · 1862–1943 50% · #66 in the world
What the votes say
The world is split down the middle between Laozi and David Hilbert: 50% each. David Hilbert is #66 of the 185 thinkers in the world ranking, and #12 of the 23 from Germany. Laozi is #68, and #2 of the 3 from Ancient China.
Side by side
| Laozi | David Hilbert | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #68 | #66 |
| Country | Ancient China | Germany |
| Lived | 579–500 BC | 1862–1943 |