Laozi vs Erasmus
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Laozi Ancient China · 579–500 BC 50% · #68 in the world
- Erasmus Netherlands · 1466–1536 50% · #70 in the world
What the votes say
The world is split down the middle between Laozi and Erasmus: 50% each. Laozi is #68 of the 185 thinkers in the world ranking, and #2 of the 3 from Ancient China. Erasmus is #70, and #4 of the 5 from the Netherlands.
Side by side
| Laozi | Erasmus | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #68 | #70 |
| Country | Ancient China | Netherlands |
| Lived | 579–500 BC | 1466–1536 |