Philosopher Collection (page 5)

Albert Einstein, theoretical physicist
Albert Einstein (1879-1955), theoretical physicist, philosopher and author. Seen here in front of bookshelves

John Locke / Kneller
JOHN LOCKE Philosopher

Jeremy Bentham / Thomson
JEREMY BENTHAM Philosopher and economist

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)

Galen, Physician and Philosopher (engraving)
663218 Galen, Physician and Philosopher (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Galen, Physician and Philosopher)

John Farleigh Woodcuts for Shaw s
John Farleighs Woodcuts for George Bernard Shaws " The Adventures of The Black Girl in her search for God." 1932

Unknown philosopher, believed to be Zeno of Citium, Greek stoic philosopher. Copperplate engraving by Gio. Petrini after an illustration by A

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)

Seated sculpture of Voltaire (1694-1778) (marble) (b / w photo)
XIR233293 Seated sculpture of Voltaire (1694-1778) (marble) (b/w photo) by Houdon, Jean-Antoine (1741-1828); Comedie Francaise, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Saint Jerome in his Cell, ca 1608. Found in the Collection of St. Johns Co-Cathedral, Valletta, Malta

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

Blaise Pascal (Statue)
BLAISE PASCAL French philosopher Date: 1623 - 1662

Cyril Scott
CYRIL SCOTT musical prodigy, pianist and composer, also poet, painter and philosopher, defender of homeopathy and occultist. His music was very avant-garde. Date: 1879 - 1970

Jakob Bohme (1575-1624) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR173176 Jakob Bohme (1575-1624) (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; German, out of copyright

SOREN KIERKEGaRD (1813-1855). Danish philosopher. Drawing by N. C. Kierkegaard
SOREN KIERKEGaRD (1813-1855). Danish philosopher. Drawing by N.C. Kierkegaard

American (German-born) philosopher and political scientist. Photographed c1930
HANNAH ARENDT (1906-1975). American (German-born) philosopher and political scientist. Photographed c1930

GOTTFRIED LEIBNIZ (1646-1716). German mathematician and philosopher. Line engraving

GOTTFRIED von LEIBNIZ (1646-1716). Baron Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz. German philosopher and mathematician. Copper engraving, 1745

Leo Tolstoy in Study
LEO TOLSTOY Russian novelist and moral philosopher writing in his study Date: 1828 - 1910

1835 Reverend William Whewell Portrait
The Reverend William Whewell, a lithographed sketch made by E.U. Fiddis 1835, printed by Sirel. Whewell was a polymath and leading light at Cambridge during Darwins time there

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

Jan Hus, C. 1369 To 1415 Aka John Huss. Czech Priest, Philosopher And Reformer
Jan Hus, C.1369 To 1415 Aka John Huss. Czech Priest, Philosopher And Reformer. From The Book Of Martyrs By John Foxe, Published C.1865

George Wilhlem Friedrich Hegel, German philosopher
George Wilhlem Friedrich Hegel (1770-1831), German idealist philosopher. His difficult philosophy, considered by many to be obscure, has great influence on Marxists, Positivists and Existentialists

Francois-Jean de Beauvoir, Marquis de Chastellux, from Gallery of Historical Portraits
KW327844 Francois-Jean de Beauvoir, Marquis de Chastellux, from Gallery of Historical Portraits, published c.1880 (litho) by English School

LEO TOLSTOY (1828-1910). Russian novelist and philosopher. Original cabinet photograph, 1880s

CHARLES BONNET (1720-1793). Swiss naturalist and philosopher. Stipple engraving, English, 1823

SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS (1225?-1274). Italian philosopher: Italian engraving, 1812

Johann von Schiller, German poet
Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller (1759- 1805), German poet and playwright. While Schiller studied medicine he read Rousseau and Goethe

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

ARTHUR SCHOPENHAUER (1788-1860). German philosopher. Painting by J. Lunteschutz

Socrates (Anon)
SOCRATES Athenian philosopher

Pythagoras & Boethius
PYTHAGORAS Greek philosopher and mathematician, depicted calculating with counters while BOETHIUS uses figures Date: 580? - 500? BC

Theophrastus
THEOPHRASTUS Greek philosopher, writer and naturalist

Denis Diderot / Oval
DENIS DIDEROT French encyclopaedist and philosopher

Aristotle / Exiled
ARISTOTLE Greek philosopher leaving Athens with his followers, having been wrongly accused of impiety

L a Seneca the Younger
Lucius Annaeus SENECA, the Younger ) Roman philosopher and statesman

Heraclitus / Silvestro
HERACLITUS Greek philosopher: portrait bust

Jacopo Zabarella
JACOPO ZABARELLA Italian philosopher

Theophrastus Deathbed
THEOPHRASTUS Greek philosopher and naturalist, depicted on his deathbed uttering his last words

Rene Descartes / Birthpl
RENE DESCARTES French mathematician and philosopher: the room where he was born

Socrates / Hemlock / Anon
SOCRATES Greek philosopher taking hemlock

Socrates / Hemlock / Manceau
SOCRATES Greek philosopher taking hemlock

Locke (Brounower)
JOHN LOCKE philosopher

Julien Offroy LA Mettrie
JULIEN OFFROY LA METTRIE French physician and philosopher

DAVID HUME Scottish historian and philosopher

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In the vast realm of philosophy, great minds have shaped our understanding of the world and ourselves. From Hegel's contemplation on history to Nietzsche's provocative ideas, philosophers have left an indelible mark on human thought. Ludwig Wittgenstein, known for his complex philosophical investigations, is often depicted as a caricature - a reflection of his enigmatic nature. His words challenged conventional wisdom and invited us to question the very foundations of language. The Emerald Tablet, also known as Tabula Smaragdina or Smaragdine Table, holds ancient wisdom that transcends time. Its cryptic verses speak of the unity between the microcosm and macrocosm, guiding seekers towards enlightenment. Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir were not only intellectual powerhouses but also partners in life. A candid photograph captures them sharing a meal at a Parisian café in 1964 - their animated conversation echoing their profound philosophies on existentialism and feminism. David Hume, one of Scotland's most influential thinkers, delved into matters of knowledge and skepticism with wit and intellect. A satirical caricature portrays him with exaggerated features that mirror his sharp mind. Immanuel Kant revolutionized moral philosophy by emphasizing reason as the foundation for ethical decision-making. His categorical imperative urged individuals to act according to principles they would want universally applied. Iris Murdoch explored morality through her novels while simultaneously engaging in philosophical discourse. Her works examined themes such as love, virtue, and personal responsibility – inviting readers to reflect upon their own lives. Antonello da Messina's masterpiece "Saint Jerome in his Study" depicts a scene where solitude becomes fertile ground for deep contemplation. This painting encapsulates how philosophers throughout history sought solace within their studies to unravel life's mysteries. From ancient texts like The Emerald Tablet to modern-day intellectuals like Jean-Paul Sartre or Iris Murdoch.