Michel Foucault vs Linus Torvalds
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Michel Foucault France · 1926–1984 50% · #168 in the world
- Linus Torvalds Finland · 1969– 50% · #170 in the world
What the votes say
The world is split down the middle between Michel Foucault and Linus Torvalds: 50% each. Michel Foucault is #168 of the 185 thinkers in the world ranking, and #17 of the 21 from France. Linus Torvalds is #170.
Side by side
| Michel Foucault | Linus Torvalds | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #168 | #170 |
| Country | France | Finland |
| Lived | 1926–1984 | 1969– |