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First and foremost: Rene Descartes. Discourse on the method played a huge role in how I see things and my abilities to reason changed drastically because of him.. Secondly, Plato (or Socrates). I love the dialogues in the republic. Nietzsche third, and lastly Aristotle..
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Diogenes of Sinope - Luis Navia has 2 excellent books on him. The other great Cynic, Aristophanes. Zhuangzi - could be collection of philosophers or one. Inner Chapters are generally regarded as belonging to one author. Check out the translation by Ziporyn.
And I guess I should give a nod to my usernamesake. "I do not offer the old, smooth prizes; Instead I offer rough, new ones. These are the days that must happen to you. "
Marx really opened the door for me to really delve into philosophy. Chomsky continues to be a good read. I've seen Sagan mentioned here so I would include him as well.
Bruce Lee! Although he isn't a major philosopher, his philosophy lead the way he lived. Plus he liked eating hash cakes
douglas adams, kant (mostly with ethics), aristotle, lao tzu, lennon/harrison, george orwell (futurism/political philosophy) not so much for agreeing with his views, but descartes for making me think, silent bob.. i know i'm forgetting like... 1000 others