List of Italian philosophers

This list presents Italian[1] philosophers, classified chronologically, by historical era.

Italian philosophy has a long history dating back to antiquity. While there have been various foreign influences on the philosophy of Italy, this article focuses solely on philosophers native to Italy.

Ancient philosophers edit

 
First-century AD bust of Cicero in the Capitoline Museums, Rome

Medieval philosophers edit

 
Saint Thomas Aquinas

Philosophers born in the 15th century edit

 
Niccolò Machiavelli

Philosophers born in the 16th century edit

 
Galileo Galilei

Philosophers born in the 17th century edit

 
Giambattista Vico

Philosophers born in the 18th century edit

 
Cesare Beccaria

Philosophers born in the 19th century edit

 
Benedetto Croce

Philosophers born in the 20th century edit

 
Umberto Eco

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Though the modern state of Italy was established in 1861, the Latin equivalent of the term Italian had been in use for natives of the region since antiquity. See Pliny the Elder, Letters 9.23.