Zen Buddhist monk, scholar, poet, and a political figure from Vietnam. French born monk and writer. Wrote on the awareness of economic injustice, racism and militarism and drew parallels between Oriental mysticism and Western tradition. Saint, knight, Lord Chancellor of England, author and martyr who held a humanist philosophy. Helped establish the parliamentary privilege of free speech.
Writings speak of a youths search for the inner meaning of the world.
A writer combining African and European traditions. An emissary to the West of India's ancient wisdom. Greek philosopher and follower of Sophocles. One of the most influential thinkers in Western civilization. Believed a harmonious life could be secured through intelligibility and governing the changing world of appearance.