I was always curious to learn about philosophers. Recently, I learned quite a bit about philosophers of different times. Many came from totally opposite environment than what they wrote about. Many were ahead of their time and hence not accepted by majority, died in poverty. Yet, what riches they left for us!
As I get older, I have observed and questioned a lot. Actually, I always had a critical thinking, though by nature and being younger, maybe, too emotional. Learning about many philosophers, I realized that many of their findings correspond to mine. My favorite though, is Boruch (or later called Benedict) Spinoza.
Each of us may be a philosopher as long as we do not accept dogmas and theatrical plays pushed on us by so many.
Be your own person!