The Map of
Human Thought
An interactive explorer charting 244 philosophers, 424 intellectual connections, and 63 schools across 2,600 years of ideas that shaped the world.
244
Philosophers
424
Connections
63
Schools
8
Eras
Across 8 Eras of Thought
Ancient
30
philosophers
Eastern Ancient
9
philosophers
Medieval
11
philosophers
Islamic Golden Age
7
philosophers
Renaissance
6
philosophers
Early Modern
14
philosophers
Modern
36
philosophers
Contemporary
75
philosophers
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Featured Philosopher
Aspasia
470 BCE – 400 BCE
Aspasia of Miletus was an ancient Greek intellectual, rhetorician, and companion of the Athenian statesman Pericles, who was renowned in antiquity for her philosophical acumen, rhetorical skill, and influence on Athenian intellectual life. Though none of her own writings survive, multiple ancient sources — including Plato, Xenophon, and Cicero — …
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