Socrates vs Thomas Edison
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Socrates Ancient Greece · 470–399 BC 50% · #14 in the world
- Thomas Edison United States · 1847–1931 50% · #15 in the world
What the votes say
The world is split down the middle between Socrates and Thomas Edison: 50% each. Socrates is #14 of the 185 thinkers in the world ranking, and #3 of the 13 from Ancient Greece. Thomas Edison is #15, and #1 of the 31 from the United States.
Side by side
| Socrates | Thomas Edison | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #14 | #15 |
| Country | Ancient Greece | United States |
| Lived | 470–399 BC | 1847–1931 |