Italian philosopher and theorist who developed influential ideas on liberalism, democracy, and the role of the state, and is known for his work on the distinction between left and right politics.
Born in 1906
A 20th-century philosopher and theorist who explored the nature of power, politics, and humanity, particularly in the context of totalitarianism and the Holocaust.
Born in 1909
A Latvian-English historian and philosopher who explored the intersection of philosophy, history, and politics, and is renowned for his work on the Enlightenment, liberty, and the nature of humanity.
Born in 1921
Developed the concept of "justice as fairness" and argued that a just society should be based on principles that would be agreed upon by rational individuals behind a "veil of ignorance".
96 Years Old
A prominent thinker who developed the concept of "communicative action" and explored the relationships between power, language, and social structures, influencing modern critical theory and sociology.
98 Years Old
A Polish-English historian and philosopher who explored the intersection of philosophy, politics, and history, particularly in the context of Marxism and communism. He's known for his critiques of totalitarianism and his advocacy for democratic values.
91 Years Old
A prominent philosopher and academic who has written extensively on topics such as just war theory, political obligation, and pluralism, and is known for his work on the ethics of war and political philosophy.
94 Years Old
A prominent legal philosopher and scholar who developed influential theories on law, morality, and equality, shaping modern liberal thought and judicial decision-making.
92 Years Old
A renowned economist and philosopher who has made significant contributions to welfare economics, social choice theory, and development economics, and is known for his work on poverty, famine, and human development.