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Mahatma Gandhi was a visionary leader and freedom fighter, renowned globally for his non-violent struggle for Indias independence.

Otto Kirchheimer was a German-American political scientist and legal scholar known for his contributions to the study of authoritarian regimes and the rule of law.

Max Weber was a German sociologist and political economist who significantly influenced modern social theory and developed the concept of bureaucracy.

Leo Lowenthal was a German-American sociologist and critical theorist who significantly contributed to the study of mass culture and its effects on society.

Pierre Bourdieu was a French sociologist and philosopher who critically analyzed power structures, cultural reproduction, and social class, profoundly influencing social theory.

Michel Foucault was a French philosopher and historian whose groundbreaking work on power, knowledge, and social institutions profoundly influenced modern thought.

Stuart Hall was a Jamaican-British cultural theorist who significantly influenced British cultural studies, sociology, and media theory.

Mike Royko, a Pulitzer Prize-winning American journalist, is renowned for his sharp wit, humor, and insightful commentary on politics, culture, and everyday life in Chicago and beyond.

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu is a Turkish politician who has led the Republican People's Party (CHP) as its chairman since 2010, championing democratic values and social justice.

Doğu Perinçek is a Turkish politician, journalist, and former leader of the Patriotic Party, known for his nationalist and socialist views.

Ahmet Davutoğlu is a Turkish politician and former Prime Minister of Turkey who championed neo-Ottomanism and shaped the country's foreign policy.

William Hazlitt was an influential English essayist, critic, and philosopher whose works significantly impacted the Romantic period.

Qian Mu was a renowned Chinese historian, philosopher, and educator, whose works significantly influenced modern Chinese historiography.

Lynne Cheney is an American author, scholar, and former Second Lady of the United States, known for her historical writings and promotion of American history education.

Raymond Williams was a prominent British cultural critic and literary theorist, whose works significantly shaped the fields of cultural studies and sociology.

Karoly Takacs is a Hungarian-American engineer and inventor, best known for his contributions to the development of the modern ballpoint pen.

Karl Kraus was an Austrian satirist, poet, and playwright, known for his incisive critiques of society, culture, and politics.

Thomas Henry Huxley, a prominent British biologist and comparative anatomist, championed Darwin's theory of evolution and was known as "Darwin's Bulldog.

Howard Zinn was an American historian, playwright, and social activist, best known for his influential work "A People's History of the United States.

Henry Steele Commager was an American historian, educator, and prolific author, renowned for his expertise in American history and contributions to the field.

Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. was an esteemed American historian, writer, and advisor to presidents, known for his insightful chronicles of U.S. history and politics.

Nelson Rodrigues was a prominent Brazilian playwright, journalist, and sports commentator known for his provocative and influential works in Brazilian literature.

Violeta Parra was a Chilean singer-songwriter, folklorist, and visual artist, renowned for her contributions to the Latin American folk revival.

Ifeanyi Menkiti is a distinguished Nigerian philosopher, poet, and professor whose works significantly contribute to the understanding of African philosophy and cultural identity.

Walter Lippmann, an influential American journalist and political commentator, shaped 20th-century media and political thought.

H.L. Mencken was an American journalist, satirist, cultural critic, and scholar of American English who significantly influenced American literature and culture.