Occupations of Some Notable Philosophers and Scientists

Aristotle: unknown (to me): tutor to Alexander of Macedonia

Plato: investments/inheritance

Thales: monopolized olive oil production

Socrates: stonemason, investments, soldiery, money from patrons or friends.

Spinoza: lens grinder

Nietzsche: professor (For at least some of his life - also lived with his mother)

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