Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
A Greek philosopher and polymath during the Classical period in Ancient Greece.
A German theoretical physicist whose discovery of energy quanta won him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1918.
Based on estimated IQ scores, Aristotle (IQ 200) ranks higher than Max Planck (IQ 190). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Aristotle had an estimated IQ of 200 while Max Planck had an estimated IQ of 190.
Aristotle is known for: A genius whose philosophical ideas are still taught, but his contributions to physics retarded progress for almost two m. Max Planck is known for: On the Second Principles of Mechanical Heat Theory (1879).
Yes. Both Aristotle and Max Planck are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.