Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
French writer, historian & philosopher who wrote more than 20,000 letters and 2,000 books and pamphlets.
Based on estimated IQ scores, Voltaire (IQ 190) ranks higher than Anaxagoras (IQ 180). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Anaxagoras had an estimated IQ of 180 while Voltaire had an estimated IQ of 190.
Anaxagoras is known for: The idea of Cosmic Mind (Nous) ordering all things and the Milky Way (Via Lactea) as a concentration of distant stars.. Voltaire is known for: The novel Candide.
Yes. Both Anaxagoras and Voltaire are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.