Is philosopher a proper noun?
No, the word 'philosopher' is a common noun; a general word for someone who seeks wisdom or enlightenment; a general word for a person who studies ideas about knowledge, truth, or the nature and meaning of life; a word for any philosopher of any kind.A proper noun is the name or title of a specific person, place, or thing; for example, Philosopher Court in Soldotna, AK or Philosopher Phlex (shop) in Bronx, NY.