Probably the most well known philosopher of all time, teacher of many, Socrates comes in as our numer one philosopher you should know. One cannot study philosophy without at least having heard of Socrates. Father of the Socratic method and modern thought and knowledge, he is regarded as having changed the way man approached
thought, knowledge, and life itself. Socrates established himself as a great philosopher who's teachings became everlasting.
"True wisdom comes to each of us when we realize how little we understand about life, ourselves, and the world around us."
Socrates