Wealth of philosophers.

This article explores the relationship between philosophers and wealth throughout history. It highlights examples of philosophers who embraced poverty, such as Diogenes of Sinope and Francis of Assisi, as well as those who accumulated great wealth, like Lucius Annaeus Seneca and Voltaire. The article also mentions Ludwig Wittgenstein, who inherited a vast fortune but chose to give it all away, and Peter Singer, who won a million-dollar prize but immediately donated the entire amount to charitable causes. The author presents these diverse perspectives without passing judgment, allowing readers to consider the complex relationship between philosophy and wealth. [Extracted from the article]