Ancient Philosophers
Ancient Philosophers is a structured people dataset with 164 entries. Its fields include Name, Philosopher, Born. Community voting appears as a separate signal beside eligible rows and does not replace the source values.
The page shows a 40-row preview for fast browsing. The complete dataset is available as CSV, JSON, or Excel.
Dataset details
- Table scope
- 40-row preview of 164
- Fields
- 4 columns
- Source
- Wikidata
- Data updated
- Feb 22, 2026
Included fields: Name, Philosopher, Born, Birthplace, Notable Work.
Sorting and filtering apply to the 40 loaded preview rows. CSV, JSON, and Excel downloads contain all 164 records.
Preview observations
- Notable Work groups
- 9 distinct values
- Across 40 preview rows
Useful for
- Comparing Name, Philosopher, and Born across people entries
- Building reference tables, charts, or analyses from 164 downloadable records
Name↕ | Philosopher↕ | Born↕ | Birthplace↕ | Notable Work↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Krishna | Krishna | -3227 | Mathura | — |
Ptahhotep | Ptahhotep | -2450 | — | The Maxims of Ptahhotep |
Enheduanna | Enheduanna | -2300 | Akkadian Empire | The Exaltation of Inanna |
Bharadwaja | Bharadwaja | -2000 | — | — |
Pippalada | Pippalada | -2000 | — | — |
Angiras | Angiras | -1500 | — | — |
Vamadeva | Vamadeva | -1500 | — | — |
Tian Zifang | Tian Zifang | -1000 | — | — |
Maitreyi | Maitreyi | -1000 | — | — |
Parshvanatha | Parshvanatha | -871 | Varanasi | — |
Yajnavalkya | Yajnavalkya | -800 | — | — |
Guan Zhong | Guan Zhong | -719 | Yingshang County | — |
Epimenides of Crete | Epimenides of Crete | -700 | Knossos | — |
Anacharsis | Anacharsis | -700 | Scythia | — |
Periander | Periander | -700 | Corinth | — |
Gargi Vachaknavi | Gargi Vachaknavi | -700 | — | — |
Myson of Chenae | Myson of Chenae | -699 | — | — |
Pittacus of Mytilene | Pittacus of Mytilene | -650 | Mytilene | — |
Cleobulus of Lindos | Cleobulus of Lindos | -629 | Lindus | — |
Solon | Solon | -629 | Classical Athens | — |
Thales | Thales | -624 | Miletus | Thales' theorem |
Aesop | Aesop | -619 | Mesembria | Aesop's Fables |
Anaximander | Anaximander | -609 | Miletus | apeiron |
Theano | Theano | -600 | Crotone | — |
Alcmaeon of Croton | Alcmaeon of Croton | -600 | Crotone | — |
Hippasus | Hippasus | -600 | Metapontum | — |
Damo | Damo | -600 | Crotone | — |
Myia | Myia | -600 | Crotone | — |
Hermodamas | Hermodamas | -600 | Samos | — |
Chilon of Sparta | Chilon of Sparta | -599 | Sparta | — |
Mahapajapati Gotami | Mahapajapati Gotami | -599 | Devadaha | — |
Bias of Priene | Bias of Priene | -599 | Priene | — |
Mahavira | Mahavira | -598 | Vaishali | — |
Anaximenes of Miletus | Anaximenes of Miletus | -584 | Miletus | — |
Pythagoras | Pythagoras | -582 | Samos | Pythagorean theorem |
Laozi | Laozi | -579 | Zhoukou | Tao Te Ching |
Pherecydes of Syros | Pherecydes of Syros | -579 | Syros | — |
Xenophanes | Xenophanes | -569 | Colophon | — |
Śāriputra | Śāriputra | -567 | Rajgir | — |
Confucius | Confucius | -550 | Qufu | Analects |
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Frequently asked questions
How is Ancient Philosophers organized?
The table starts in the source data's order. Community voting is enabled as a separate approval signal beside eligible rows; votes do not replace the source values.
How much data is available on this page?
The complete dataset contains 164 entries. This page loads the first 40 rows as a fast preview, so on-page sorting and filtering apply to that preview. Downloads contain all 164 rows.
Can I download the complete dataset?
Yes. CSV, JSON, and Excel downloads contain all 164 rows. Before republishing the data, review the source and any usage terms listed on this page; dtbse does not replace the original source's licensing terms.
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