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The man who declared himself first "I am a philosopher was"

A. Socrates

B. Bacon

C. Pythagoras

D. Heraclitus

Answer: Option C

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Pythagoras was the first person to declare himself a philosopher.

The term philosopher comes from the Greek word "philosophos," meaning "lover of wisdom".

Pythagoras used this term to describe himself, emphasizing his pursuit of knowledge and wisdom.

Although figures like Socrates, Bacon, and Heraclitus made significant contributions to philosophy, it was Pythagoras who first called himself a philosopher.

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  1. Mahesh Patani
    Mahesh Patani:
    1 year ago

    May be i was worng but the correct Option is C.

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