Visualization of the History of Philosophy based on Wikipedia data. There are a number of interesting dimensions of this visualization, but I only point to two surprises.  First, Plato is smaller and less central than I would have predicted, although Aristotle’s influence on a wide diversity of thinking makes it understandable that he is so large and central. Second, Descartes is much smaller and more peripheral than I would have expected. In any case, this visualization is fascinating and illuminating.  Visit Drunks and Lamposts for more analysis.
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Visualization of the History of Philosophy based on Wikipedia data. There are a number of interesting dimensions of this visualization, but I only point to two surprises. 

First, Plato is smaller and less central than I would have predicted, although Aristotle’s influence on a wide diversity of thinking makes it understandable that he is so large and central.

Second, Descartes is much smaller and more peripheral than I would have expected.

In any case, this visualization is fascinating and illuminating.  Visit Drunks and Lamposts for more analysis.

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