Gautama Buddha

Indian philosopher (c. 563–483 BCE), founder of Buddhism.

Key Contributions:

• Developed Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path.
• Contributed to ethics and metaphysics.
• Influenced Eastern philosophy.

Interacting Concepts & Works:

• Four Noble Truths (core teaching)
• Buddhism (philosophical system)
• Nagarjuna (later Buddhist influence)
• Ethics (moral path)
• Metaphysics (impermanence)

Record

Lived: c. 563 BCE–483 BCE

Tradition: Indian