Philosophy Collection (page 2)

J. M. E. McTaggart, c1920?, (1943). Creator: Roger Fry
J. M. E. McTaggart, c1920?, (1943). Portrait of John McTaggart Ellis McTaggart (1866-1925), English idealist metaphysician, fellow and lecturer in philosophy at Trinity College, Cambridge

Plato (428-348 BC). Bust
Plato (428-348 BC). Greek philosopher. Bust. Marble. Roman copy of 1st century after a greek original of 4th century BC. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Proudhon, Pierre Joseph (1809-1865). French politician, mutualist philosopher and socialist
Pierre Joseph Proudhon (1809-1865). French politician, mutualist philosopher and socialist. Colored engraving

Aristotle crying, conceptual artwork
Aristotle crying. Conceptual artwork of a bust of the Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle (384 BC-322 BC), who is depicted here crying

Parsi Fire Temple in Baku, Azerbaijan. Zoroastrianism is a religion and philosophy based on the teachings of prophet Zoroaster (aka Zarathustra)

Jain cosmological map, 19th century. Titled Manusyaloka ( map of the world of man ), this artwork shows the world according to the cosmological traditions of Jainism, an ancient religion of India

Isaac Newton - English physicist, astronomer, mathematician
Isaac Newton (1642-1727). English physicist, astronomer and mathematician. Opuscula Mathematica, Philosophica et Philologica. Volume I: Mathematica

Das Kapital, also called Capital (1867)
Karl Marx (1818-1883). German philosopher, political theorist, and socialist revolutionary. Das Kapital, also called Capital (1867). A Critique of Political Economy (1867)

Cover of the Communist Party Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, first edition
GIA4800259 Cover of the Communist Party Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, first edition, London 1848 (30 pages)

Portrait of Menippe (Menippe de Sinope, Greek poet and philosopher of the Cynical School
JLJ4665529 Portrait of Menippe (Menippe de Sinope, Greek poet and philosopher of the Cynical School, who lived between the 4th and 3rd centuries BC)

Birds fighting from Musaeum Hermeticum, 1678 (engraving)
2906472 Birds fighting from Musaeum Hermeticum, 1678 (engraving) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Musaeum Hermeticum reformatum et amplificatum (Frankfurt)

Unite of the Universe and Pansophie (engraving, 1618-1630)
FGL5493937 Unite of the Universe and Pansophie (engraving, 1618-1630) by Merian, Matthaus, the Elder (1593-1650); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unite of the Universe and Pansophic)

Epictete - EPICTETUS Greek Stoic philosopher
GIA4725671 Epictete - EPICTETUS Greek Stoic philosopher by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Stuart Mill, British social reformer and philosopher, 1873. Artist: Spy
John Stuart Mill, British social reformer and philosopher, 1873. An advocate of utilitarianism, Mill (1806-1873) was probably the most influential liberal thinker of the 19th century

Influence of the Universe, the Macrocosm, on Man, the Microcosm, 1678. From Mundus Subterraneus by Athanasius Kircher. (Amsterdam, 1678)

WUNDT, Wilhelm (1832-1920)

Anglo-American political philosopher and writer. Paine, holding the scroll Rights of Man
THOMAS PAINE (1737-1809). Anglo-American political philosopher and writer. Paine, holding the scroll Rights of Man, defending measures taken in revolutionary France

Socrates, Ancient Greek philosopher
Socrates (c.470-399 BC), Ancient Greek philosopher, credited with introducing a new and critical attitude in philosophy and science

Socrates (c. 470-399 BC), Ancient Greek philosopher, credited with introducing a new and critical attitude in philosophy and science

PLIT2A-00051
Title page of Francis Bacons " Advancement of Learning, " 1633. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Statue of Plato, The Academy, Athens, Greece, Europe

Margaret Roper
MARGARET ROPER (nee More) eldest daughter of sir Thomas M. educated in classics and philosophy : corresponded with Erasmus and translated his work. She had five children

Titus Lucretius Carus (Lucrece) Roman philosopher and poet in "
GIA4818237 Titus Lucretius Carus (Lucrece) Roman philosopher and poet in " De Rerum natura", Engraving 18th century

Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860), German philosopher
GIA4771978 Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860), German philosopher. by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860)

Woodcut from 1518 third edition of Utopia by Sir Thomas More (1478-1535
5615729 Woodcut from 1518 third edition of Utopia by Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) published in Basel showing the author conversing with the protagonist Raphael Hythloday about the ideal society he

Erasmus of Rotterdam, Dutch Catholic reformer and humanist (engraving)
3646446 Erasmus of Rotterdam, Dutch Catholic reformer and humanist (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Erasmus of Rotterdam (1466-1536)

Gas-engine of Otto and Langen (engraving)
5211410 Gas-engine of Otto and Langen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gas-engine of Otto and Langen)

Scene in a gymnasium in Ancient Greece (coloured engraving)
3630059 Scene in a gymnasium in Ancient Greece (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene in a gymnasium in Ancient Greece)

Socrates (470-399 BC). Bust
Socrates (470-399 BC). Athenian philosopher. Bust. Marble. Roman copy of 2nd century after a greek original of 4th century. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

DAISETSU TEITARO SUZUKI (1870-1966). Japanese author and essayist. Photograph, 1960

Seneca, Roman statesman
Seneca statue. Lucius Annaeus Seneca was a Roman philosopher, statesman and dramatist. He was born in Cordoba between 4 and 1BC, and died in 65 AD

Rene Descartes, French mathematician
Rene Descartes (1596-1650), French mathematician and philosopher. His coat-of-arms (upper right) mark his self-styled title of Lord of Perron

Death Of Socrates, 469 - 399 B. C. Engraved By F. Finden After H. Corbould
Death Of Socrates, 469 - 399 B.C. Engraved By F. Finden After H. Corbould, From The Book A History Of Greece By Connop Thirlwall Bishop Of St. Davids

Empedocles of Akragas, Greek philosopher
Empedocles of Akragas (fl. 444-443 BC), Ancient Greek pre-Socratic philosopher, doctor, statesman and priest, best known for originating the cosmogonic theory of the four classical elements

Philosophy Consoling Boethius and Fortune Turning the Wheel; Coetivy Master (Henri de Vulcop?), French, active about 1450 - 1485; Paris, France, Europe; about 1460 - 1470; Tempera colors, gold leaf

ReneDescartes. Creator: Unknown
Rene Descartes

A First Map of Tlön (from Jorge Luis Borges)
Santiago Bugdadi

Chaos / Fractal Goddesses Collection
Semra Halipoglu

Giacomo Leopardi, Italian philosopher, poet and philologist (engraving)
8626279 Giacomo Leopardi, Italian philosopher, poet and philologist (engraving) by Morelli, Domenico (1826-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giacomo Leopardi (1798-1837), Italian philosopher

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, German philosopher, mathematician and polymath (engraving)
8626172 Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, German philosopher, mathematician and polymath (engraving) by Ficquet, Etienne (1719-1794); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646-1716)

Allegorie de la Franc maconnerie : celle ci montre la lumiere du savoir et de la verite. Gravure. Biblioteca Nacional
AIS5373344 Allegorie de la Franc maconnerie : celle ci montre la lumiere du savoir et de la verite. Gravure. Biblioteca Nacional. Madrid.; © Iberfoto

Title page "Dictionnaire de la musique", volume III of "Works Completes" by Jean-Jacques Rousseau
AIS5356107 Title page "Dictionnaire de la musique", volume III of "Works Completes" by Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778), edition of 1793 (engraving); Biblioteca de Catalunya

Galileo Galilei's sketch of what he called the triple nature of Saturn
5311878 Galileo Galilei's sketch of what he called the triple nature of Saturn; (add.info.: Galileo Galilei's sketch of what he called the triple nature of Saturn)

Atmospheric refraction
5311876 Atmospheric refraction; (add.info.: Engraving depicting atmospheric refraction. Rene Descartes diagram explaining the rainbow)

Saint Albert le Grand (1205-1280), (Albert Magnus, Albrecht von Bollstadt) german philosopher (engraving)
FGL5497046 Saint Albert le Grand (1205-1280), (Albert Magnus, Albrecht von Bollstadt) german philosopher (engraving); Fototeca Gilardi

Illustration depicting Saint Bonaventure (1221-1274) an Italian medieval Franciscan
5309208 Illustration depicting Saint Bonaventure (1221-1274) an Italian medieval Franciscan, scholastic theologian and philosopher; (add.info)

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"Exploring the Depths of Thought: Unveiling the Essence of Philosophy" In Joseph Wright's captivating masterpiece, "The Orrery, " we witness a profound representation of philosophy's essence. Just as the celestial bodies revolve around the sun, so too does philosophy orbit around our quest for knowledge and understanding. Ludwig Wittgenstein, depicted in a caricature, stands as a towering figure in philosophical discourse. His words echo through time, challenging us to question language and its limits. In his pursuit of clarity, he unraveled intricate webs woven by human communication. "The Airpump, " another work by Joseph Wright, captures an intimate moment where science meets philosophy. As air is extracted from the chamber, it symbolizes our relentless curiosity to uncover truth and unravel mysteries that lie beyond our immediate perception. Jean-Paul Sartre emerges as a prominent French writer and philosopher who delved into existentialism—a school of thought that explores individual freedom and responsibility. Through his works like "Being and Nothingness, " he invites us to confront life's absurdities with courage and authenticity. "Iris Murdoch, " an influential philosopher herself, emphasized moral integrity amidst chaos. Her writings remind us that true happiness lies not in self-indulgence but rather in transcending egoistic desires through love and compassion for others. David Hume's caricature reminds us of his skepticism towards reason itself—urging us to critically examine our beliefs before accepting them blindly. He challenged traditional notions about causality while advocating for empirical evidence as the foundation for knowledge acquisition. Helena Blavatsky founded Theosophy—an esoteric belief system blending Eastern mysticism with Western philosophies—in her quest to unveil hidden truths about existence beyond conventional boundaries. Karl Marx's portrait serves as a reminder of his revolutionary ideas on social justice and class struggle—the foundations upon which Marxism was built—a philosophy striving for equality among all individuals within society.