Philosophers from Sweden

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the most legendary Swedish Philosophers of all time. This list of famous Swedish Philosophers is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography's online popularity.

1. #1

   

   Emanuel Swedenborg

   1688 - 1772

   HPI 76.0668 languages

   Emanuel Swedenborg was a Swedish scientist, philosopher, and theologian who is most famous for his work in the field of spiritualism.

2. #2

   

   Johan Vilhelm Snellman

   1806 - 1881

   HPI 63.4928 languages

   Finnish politician and author (1806–1881)

3. #3

   

   Lars Gustafsson

   1936 - 2016

   HPI 59.5619 languages

   Swedish writer (1936-2016)

4. #4

   

   Caspar Bartholin the Elder

   1585 - 1629

   HPI 59.2919 languages

   Danish polymath (1585-1629)

5. #5

   

   Nick Bostrom

   b. 1973

   HPI 55.0333 languages

   Swedish philosopher and author

6. #6

   

   Thomas Thorild

   1759 - 1808

   HPI 53.6315 languages

   Thomas Thorild is most famous for his philosophical works and advocacy for Enlightenment ideals, including early feminism in Sweden. A surprising lesser-known fact is that he criticized traditional gender roles and supported women's education at a time when such views were radical. His lasting impact includes...Read moreShow less

   Thomas Thorild is most famous for his philosophical works and advocacy for Enlightenment ideals, including early feminism in Sweden. A surprising lesser-known fact is that he criticized traditional gender roles and supported women's education at a time when such views were radical. His lasting impact includes influencing Swedish literature and philosophy, paving the way for progressive social reforms.

7. #7

   

   Sara Danius

   1962 - 2019

   HPI 53.2728 languages

   Swedish academic