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5 GREATEST

PHILOSOPHER
S OF ALL TIME
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1. “MEDITATIONS” BY
MARCUS AURELIUS
It is a book of practical advice and its teachings should
be applied and used. When Marcus talks about the certainity
of death and how quickly it will come,
he is not philosophically passive.
It suggests that this reality informs our decisions and
how we view life’s events
2. “THUS SPOKE
ZARATHUSTRA” BY
FRIEDRICH NIETZSCHE
Written in prose “Thus Spoke Zarathustra” is revealed in the voice of
Zarathustra as he descends from the Mountains after yearts of bliss,
revealing to the World the Philosophy of his sermon. In this book, Nietzsche
presents some of his most influential and popular philosophical ideas such as
“God died” and “Superman’s will to Power”.
3. “BEING AND TIME” BY
MARTIN HEIDEGGER
Martin Heidegger’s “Being and Time” explores profound questions of life
and human nature. By exploring the concept of dasein, Heidegger prompts
readers to confront their own lives and engage in philosophical debates about
the Truth and Meaning of life.
4. “THE REPUBLIC” BY
PLATO
Plato’s “Republic” teaches us Justice, It leads us to search for a righteous and
good state. Through the allegory of the cave and the concept of the
philosopher king, Plato challenges our understanding of reality and
government. This timeless classic is a cornerstone of political philosophy.
5. “THE TAO TE CHING” BY
LAO TZU
It is about “Inaction” not unnatural Action, but complete passivity. Its about
Spontaneity, non interference and letting things happen naturally. “If you do
nothing, everything will be fine”. It allows the Tao to flow unquestioned and
unexpected. everything that happened came from an invisible,
incomprehensible way that existed before Heaven and Earth. By instilling the
principles of the Tao in people, rulers eliminate all causes of discontent and
create a state of Great Peace.
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