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List of Italian philosophers

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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

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

Medieval philosophers

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Saint Thomas Aquinas

Philosophers born in the 15th century

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Niccolò Machiavelli

Philosophers born in the 16th century

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Galileo Galilei

Philosophers born in the 17th century

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Giambattista Vico

Philosophers born in the 18th century

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Cesare Beccaria

Philosophers born in the 19th century

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Benedetto Croce

Philosophers born in the 20th century

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Umberto Eco

See also

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References

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  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.