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It is difficult to determine the first ever philosopher, as philosophical ideas have likely existed since ancient times across various cultures. Some early philosophers include Thales, a Greek thinker, and Confucius, a Chinese philosopher.
Thales of Miletus is considered the first Greek philosopher.
The first philosopher to propose an ontological argument is generally attributed to St. Anselm, an 11th-century Christian theologian and philosopher. He argued that the very concept of God as the greatest possible being necessitates His existence.
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The philosopher who famously said "I am a philosopher" was Diogenes the Cynic. He advocated for living a simple and virtuous life in accordance with nature, and his declaration of being a philosopher was a reflection of his commitment to philosophical principles over material wealth or social status.
The first Greek philosopher is widely considered to be Thales of Miletus. He was a pre-Socratic philosopher who is known for his contributions to the study of natural phenomena and the first person to seek natural explanations for the world around him, rather than attributing events to supernatural causes.