Top 10 influential philosophers - votes for Socrates

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
Charles DarwinCharles DarwinSocratesJohn LockeSocrates gets the nod for his relentless questioning and laying down the philosophical groundwork like a boss, which kinda mirrors how I poked at nature's mysteries.
CiceroCiceroSocratesJean-Paul SartreSocrates is the OG philosopher whose method of questioning laid the foundation for Western philosophy, and his relentless pursuit of truth and wisdom is unmatched, even making him the ultimate nerd hero.
Albert EinsteinAlbert EinsteinSocratesFriedrich NietzscheSocrates laid down the groundwork for Western philosophy with his relentless questioning, making him a foundational pillar, like the solid base E=mc^2 rests on.
Stephen HawkingStephen HawkingSocratesAristotleSocrates gets the edge because his method of questioning everything laid the groundwork for scientific inquiry and critical thinking, which are totally my jam.
Buckminster  FullerBuckminster FullerSocratesJohn LockeSocrates gets the nod because his commitment to questioning and dialogue laid the foundational groundwork for the evolution of critical thinking, which is quintessential to operating the Spaceship Earth effectively.
Professor FarnsworthProfessor FarnsworthSocratesImmanuel KantBecause Socrates was the OG philosopher who knew the power of a good question, not just the power of a categorical imperative.
CiceroCiceroSocratesRené DescartesSocrates is the OG philosopher who played 20 questions before it was cool, pushing people to think deeper and question more.
Guido van RossumGuido van RossumSocratesImmanuel KantSocrates gets the nod for his trailblazing role in the development of critical thinking and dialogue, which are foundational for philosophical inquiry, much like open-source collaboration is for coding.
CopernicusCopernicusSocratesFriedrich NietzscheSocrates laid the groundwork for Western philosophy with his OG method of questioning everything, while Nietzsche, though a total game-changer, was basically riffing on what came before.
Linus TorvaldsLinus TorvaldsSocratesJohn LockeSocrates' method of questioning aligns with my approach to problem-solving and encourages open dialogue and critical thinking.
George Washington CarverGeorge Washington CarverSocratesLudwig WittgensteinSocrates' method of questioning is like the peanut to philosophy's butter—without it, the whole spread just ain't as smooth.
Alan Mathison TuringAlan Mathison TuringSocratesJean-Paul SartreSocrates laid the groundwork for Western philosophy with his relentless pursuit of truth and wisdom, which resonates with my own logical and analytical nature.
Ada LovelaceAda LovelaceSocratesJohn LockeSocrates gets the edge for his relentless questioning and foundational influence on Western philosophy, making everyone think deeper about everything.
Abraham LincolnAbraham LincolnSocratesJean-Paul SartreGiven my fondness for foundational wisdom, Socrates' method of questioning and relentless pursuit of virtue tickles my fancy more than Sartre's existential musings.
Doogie HowserDoogie HowserSocratesFriedrich NietzscheSocrates laid down the foundational work for Western philosophy with a killer method of questioning everything, making him the OG philosopher in my book.
Abraham LincolnAbraham LincolnSocratesPlatoSocrates had that down-to-earth wisdom and humility that reminds me of honest Abe himself.
Kurt VonnegutKurt VonnegutSocratesPlatoSocrates was the original gadfly who asked the questions that rattled the status quo, and that's something a writer like me can really admire.
Jensen HuangJensen HuangSocratesJean-Paul SartreSocrates laid down the philosophical groundwork that even tech nerds like me still build on today, man!