I'm rather curious as to how Jean-Jacques Rousseau ended up on the list for most influential, and not someone like Voltaire, Hobbes, Hume, Locke...?

As much as I admire Alexander the Great, I don't think he has as much influence on the world as we think. His empire only lasted his lifetime, which wasn't even that long. It wasn't a prosperous and beneficial empire, but a violent conquered territory. His influence wasn't very much.

I have to agree with Rota on his arguments concerning Jesus at this time.

I am not going to vote yet, but wait to see the other arguments.

Also, I recommend using people's full names in a poll. I know I'm being picky, but if you included Gautama Buddha and not Jesus Christ, just not showing equality.