Philosophy Collection (#68)

Jean-Jacques Rousseau, French philosopher C018 / 7018
Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778). 1870 engraving of the Swiss-French philosopher, writer and composer Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Psychic brain, conceptual image C014 / 1480
Psychic brain, conceptual image. Artwork showing the human brain from the side, surrounded by flames, with the pineal gland shown

Hermes Trismegistus is the Greek designation of Thoth, the Egyptian god of magic, science and invention who also taught the people to write and calculate

Crates of Thebes(365-c. 285 BC)
Crates was a Cynic philosopher who, like Diogenes, the most famous of the Cynics, gave away his money to live a life of poverty in Athens. The Cynics advocated asceticism

St. Jerome in his Study
This fresco, painted by Domenico Ghirlandio in 1480, in the Church of the Ognissanti in Florence, is one of a pair depicting two of the Doctors of the Church of the 4thth century AD

St. Augustine in his Study
This fresco, painted by Sandro Botticelli in 1480, in the Church of the Ognissanti in Florence, is one of a pair depicting two of the Doctors of the Church of the 4thh century AD

The Four Cardinal Virtues Fortitude
Late 15thh century marble-inlay mosaic of Fortitude, one of the four Cardinal Virtues, along with Justice, Prudence and Temperance

Ulisse Aldrovandi, Italian naturalist
Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605), Italian naturalist and physician. Also referred to as Aldrovandus, Aldrovandi studied humanities, law, and medicine and was also interested in philosophy and logic

The Four Cardinal Virtues Temperance
Late 15thth century marble-inlay mosaic of Temperance, one of the four Cardinal Virtues, along with Justice, Prudence and Fortitude

Albertus Magnus, German theologian
Albertus Magnus (1193-1280), German theologian, lecturing and holding a staff. Albertus was a Dominican friar and bishop who believed in the peaceful coexistence of science and religion

Kurt Godel, caricature C015 / 6710
Kurt Godel (1906-1978). Caricature of the Austrian-US logician and mathematician Kurt Godel. Godel worked in Vienna, Austria, and then, from 1940, in Princeton, USA

Thomas Carlyle, Scottish writer
Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881), Scottish writer, essayist, historian, teacher and social commentator. Carlyle was raised as a strict Calvinist

Aristotle, Ancient Greek philosopher C015 / 5780
Aristotle (384 BC-322 BC), Ancient Greek philosopher and naturalist. Aristotle is one of the most important figures in the history of Western thought

Plato, Ancient Greek philosopher C015 / 5781
Plato (c.428 BC-c.347 BC), Ancient Greek philosopher. Platos spirit of rational inquiry led to todays scientific method. His writings shaped

Aristotle, Ancient Greek philosopher C015 / 5779
Aristotle (384 BC-322 BC), Ancient Greek philosopher and naturalist. Aristotle is one of the most important figures in the history of Western thought

Alternate dimensions, conceptual artwork C013 / 5620
Alternate dimensions, conceptual artwork

18th Century chemist, historical artwork C013 / 9567
18th Century chemist, historical artwork. Historical engraving by C. Straub of a painting by David Teniers II, entitled Le Philosophe ein Chemiker in seinem Laboratorium

17th Century philosopher, artwork C013 / 9566
17th Century philosopher, artwork. Historical etching by Joseph Longhi of a painting by Rembrandt, entitled Le philosophe en contemplation (The philosopher in contemplation)

John Locke, English philosopher
John Locke (1632-1704), English philosopher. Lockes early years lecturing at Oxford University were followed by fifteen years in France, where he met most of Europes leading scientists and thinkers

American philsopher and psychologist. Title page of the first edition of volume one of William Jamess Principles of
WILLIAM JAMES (1842-1910). American philsopher and psychologist. Title page of the first edition of volume one of William Jamess Principles of Psychology, New York, 1890

Woodcut attributed to Hans Holbein the Younger, from the German translation, 1537
GERMAN ALCHEMIST, 1537. Woodcut attributed to Hans Holbein the Younger, from the German translation, 1537, of Consolation of Philsophy by Boethius

PASCAL, Blaise (1623-1662). French mathematican, physicist and philosopher. Engraving

CHRYSOLORAS, Manuel (1350-1415). Byzantine humanist. Coloured engraving (1682). Etching

BERGSON, Henri Louis (1859-1941). French philosopher
" BERGSON, Henri Louis (1859-1941). French philosopher. Nobel Prize in Literature in 1928. Cover of " Mati貥 et M魯 ire", written in 1896

Raphael (1483-1520). Stanza of the Signatura. Philosophy. VATICAN CITY. Vatican Palaces. Renaissance art. Cinquecento. Fresco

Class of Philosophy in Paris. Illustration of
" Class of Philosophy in Paris. Illustration of the " Great Chronicles of France" (14th c.). Gothic art. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Castres. Goya Museum."

GESSNER, Conrad (1516-1565). Swiss lecturer of medicine and philosophy in the School of Tiguriana. Historiae Animalium

Joachim Camerarius - 3
JOACHIM CAMERARIUS German classical scholar and professor of philosophy at Leipzig, Date: 1500 - 1574

Joachim Camerarius - 2
JOACHIM CAMERARIUS German classical scholar and professor of philosophy at Leipzig, Date: 1500 - 1574

Joachim Camerarius - 1
JOACHIM CAMERARIUS German classical scholar and professor of philosophy at Leipzig, Date: 1500 - 1574

William Archer Butler
WILLIAM ARCHER BUTLER Professor of Moral Philosophy at Dublin University. Date: 1814 - 1848

Socrates (469-399 BC). Classical Greek Philosopher. Statue. The Athens Academy. Athens. Greece

Herodotus of Halicarnassus (484-425 BC). Was a Greek historian. 5th century BC Bust. Ancient Agora. Athens, Central Greece

Pascal, Blaise (1623-1662). French mathematician, physicist and philosopher. Colored engraving

Llull, Ramon (1233-1315 or 1316). Majorcan writer, philosopher. Conversion of Ramon Llull. 1) Preaching of Bishop in convent of Friars Minor in Majorca

Comte, Auguste (Montpellier, 1798-ParIs, 1857). French philosopher and sociologist

Aristotle (384-322 BC). Classical Greek Philosopher. A student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great. Statue of Aristotle at the Athens Academy. Athens, Central Greece

Llull, Ramon (1233 / 1235-1315 / 1316). Majorcan writer and philosopher. Colored engraving
Llull, Ramon (1233/1235-1315/1316). Majorcan writer and philosopher. Colored engraving of Arbor Scientiae published in Barcelona in 1505. Episcopal Public Library. Barcelona. Catalonia. Spain

USA, Utah, Horseshoe Canyon. The Chinese Yin-Yang symbol carved in stone

Nettesheim, Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa of, (1486-1535). German alchemist, physician, philosopher and historian

Turro Darder, Ramon (1854-1926). Spanish biologist and philosopher. Drawing

The first printing of Number 1 of Thomas Paines The American Crisis (1776)
THOMAS PAINE: THE CRISIS. The first printing of Number 1 of Thomas Paines The American Crisis (1776), probably the most eloquent of all the pamphlets written during The times that try mens souls

A school in philosophy at Constantinople. Illumination from Skylitzes codex, 13th-14th centuries
BYZANTINE PHILOSOPHY SCHOOL. A school in philosophy at Constantinople. Illumination from Skylitzes codex, 13th-14th centuries

Diagram of chakras, wheels of psychic energy that awaken the greater energy of kundalini
HINDU CHAKRAS WHEELS. Diagram of chakras, wheels of psychic energy that awaken the greater energy of kundalini

Title page of a volume of Platos works owned by U. S. President John Adams, 18th century
PLATO: TITLE PAGE. Title page of a volume of Platos works owned by U.S. President John Adams, 18th century

Title page of Charles Rollins The Method of Teaching and Studying the Belles Lettres, 1767. Copy owned by U. S
ROLLIN: TITLE PAGE, 1769. Title page of Charles Rollins The Method of Teaching and Studying the Belles Lettres, 1767. Copy owned by U.S. President John Adams

8th year of Des Moines public forum - Harry Overstreet, famous American philosopher, will discuss a personal philosophy for these times. Poster for a public forum at East High, Des Moines, Iowa

Brass ornament, two birds
A brass ornament, depicting two birds with overlapping heads. Possibly of relevance to Hindu philosophy and religion

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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.