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

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

Medieval philosophers

Saint Thomas Aquinas

Philosophers born in the 15th century

Niccolò Machiavelli

Philosophers born in the 16th century

Galileo Galilei

Philosophers born in the 17th century

Giambattista Vico

Philosophers born in the 18th century

Cesare Beccaria

Philosophers born in the 19th century

Benedetto Croce

Philosophers born in the 20th century

Umberto Eco

See also

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