I am going to start introducing a philosopher that has been overlooked by most of the world. 'Abdu'l-Baha.
I have read some of the philosophers of Christian Europe. Most of them in my youth. Then I read the words of Christ, Muhammad, Buddha, Krishna, etc. Each one would change the way I look at the world. And you are right. Everyone is philosopher, every person, writer establishes an atmosphere and harbours secrets that could change others. We all are valuable assets that have yet to be tapped. More to say latter.
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