Vincent van Gogh vs Socrates
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Vincent van Gogh Netherlands · 1853–1890 51% · #12 in the world
- Socrates Ancient Greece · 470–399 BC 49% · #14 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Vincent van Gogh over Socrates by just 51% to 49%. Vincent van Gogh is #12 of the 185 thinkers in the world ranking, and #1 of the 5 from the Netherlands. Socrates is #14, and #3 of the 13 from Ancient Greece.
Side by side
| Vincent van Gogh | Socrates | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #12 | #14 |
| Country | Netherlands | Ancient Greece |
| Lived | 1853–1890 | 470–399 BC |