Welcome to the Philosophy section of Kensington Pond Books. Here we have some prime examples of what separates us from the rest of the animal kingdom. Thoughts from some of the deepest thinkers in history come together here.

• The Analects Attributed to Confucius
  These writings have been attributed to the famous philosopher Confucius [Kongfuzi], 551-479 BCE by Lao-Tse [Lao Zi] from the translation of James Legge (1815-1897). Come see why his name has so often been referred to over centuries.
  
  
• History of Philosophy
  Includes Eastern and Western philosphers with editorial essays.
  
  
• Religion of Great Philosphers.
  Religious Affiliation of History's Great Philosophers.
  
  
• Thomas Aquinas
  1224-1274. St. Thomas Aquinas, priest and doctor of the Church, patron of all universities and of students.
  
  
• William James
  1842-1910. William James was an original thinker in and between the disciplines of physiology, psychology and philosophy.
  
  
• Immanuel Kant
  1724-1804. German philosopher, considered by many the most influential thinker of modern times.
  
  
• Søren Aabye Kierkegaard
  1813-1855. A Danish philosopher and religious thinker, is considered one of the founders of existentialism. He has greatly influenced religious thought, philosophy, and literature.
  
  
• Niccolò Machiavelli
  1469-1527. An Italian statesman and writer whom many people consider the father of modern political science. He ranks as one of the most important political thinkers of the Renaissance.
  
  
• Friedrich Nietzsche
  1844-1900. A German philosopher of uncommon gifts and profound influence. Author of The AntiChrist.
  
  
• Plato
  427-347 BCE. A philosopher and educator of ancient Greece. He was one of the most important thinkers and writers in the history of Western culture.
  
  
• Socrates
  469-399 BCE. A Greek philosopher and teacher. Socrates was one of the most original, influential, and controversial figures in ancient Greek philosophy and in the history of Western thought.
  
  
• Baruch Spinoza
  1632-1677. A Dutch philosopher with the reputation of a freethinker and was excommunicated by the Jewish community in 1656.

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