Sigmund Freud vs René Descartes
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Sigmund Freud Austria · 1856–1939 51% · #20 in the world
- René Descartes France · 1596–1650 49% · #22 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Sigmund Freud over René Descartes by just 51% to 49%. Sigmund Freud is #20 of the 185 thinkers in the world ranking. René Descartes is #22, and #1 of the 21 from France.
Side by side
| Sigmund Freud | René Descartes | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #20 | #22 |
| Country | Austria | France |
| Lived | 1856–1939 | 1596–1650 |