Key philosophers are influential thinkers whose ideas have had a significant impact on society and continue to shape our understanding of fundamental aspects of existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language.
Think of key philosophers as chefs in a kitchen. They don't just follow recipes (existing ideas), they create new ones (new philosophies) that can change how we taste food (understand life).
Socrates: An ancient Greek philosopher who is credited with laying the groundwork for Western philosophy. He's known for his Socratic method of questioning.
John Locke: A 17th-century English philosopher who proposed that humans are born with a 'blank slate' and all knowledge comes from experience or perception.
Karl Marx: A 19th-century German philosopher best known for his theories about capitalism and communism. His work has influenced various fields such as sociology, economics, history etc.
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