I just started taking philosophy and im fairly new to this subject and he we havent learned about many philosophers,but one of my favourites so far would have to be Bertrand Russell and he basically speaks on learning experiences,there's this article we read in class on why philosophy should be studied called the problems of philosophy,and i agree with the fact that he says "we should not only feed our bodies,but feed our minds."I agree with him when he says philosophy can change your way of thinking,not in a bad way but in a more creative way,it sort of gives you your own perspective and allows you to think more openly.