21st Century : Masters

Galileo Galilei Galileo pioneered "experimental scientific method," and was the first to use a refracting telescope to make important astronomical discoveries.

Isaac Newton Newton is clearly the most influential scientist who ever lived. His accomplishments in mathematics, optics, and physics laid the foundations for modern science and revolutionized the world.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau Rousseau's profound insight can be found in almost every trace of modern philosophy today.

Jonas Salk Jonas (Edward) Salk is best known for developing the first successful vaccine for polio.

Lao Tzu Lao Tzu is attributed with the writing of the "Tao-Te Ching," (tao-meaning the way of all life, te-meaning the fit use of life by men, and ching-meaning text or classic).