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Who were the most famous philosophers in history and their teachings?

There have been many famous philosophers throughout history, and their teachings have covered a wide range of topics and themes. Here are some of the most well-known philosophers and a brief overview of their teachings:

1. Socrates (469/470 BCE — 399 BCE) — Socrates is known for his method of questioning, known as the Socratic method, which he used to challenge his fellow Athenians to think critically and arrive at truth through logical argument. He believed that knowledge was more important than wealth or power, and that the pursuit of wisdom was the most important goal in life.
2. Plato (427 BCE — 347 BCE) — Plato was a student of Socrates and is known for his philosophical ideas about the nature of reality, knowledge, and justice. He believed in the existence of an objective reality that exists…