Philosophical Collection

Michel De Montaigne
MICHEL EYQUEM DE MONTAIGNE French writer. Famous for his philosophical Essais. He was also mayor of Bordeaux

Jean-Paul Sartre, French writer and philosopher
A graffiti comment on Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980), the French writer and philosopher -- no doubt a witty reference to his existentialist philosophy

David Hume, Scottish philosopher
David Hume (1711-1776). Historical artwork of the Scottish enlightenment philosopher, historian and economist David Hume. Hume opposed the rationalists such as Descartes in believing that human

George Berkeley, Irish philosopher
George Berkeley (1685-1753), Irish philosopher and Bishop of Cloyne (appointed 1734). Berkeley is famous for his philosophical theory concerning the perception of sensations and ideas

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

Plato, Ancient Greek philosopher
Plato (427-347 BC), Ancient Greek philosopher. Platos spirit of rational inquiry led to todays scientific method. His writings shaped and continue to have a profound influence on Western thought

Baruch Spinoza, caricature
Baruch Spinoza. Caricature of the Dutch philosopher Baruch Spinoza (1632-1677). Spinoza is considered to be one of Western philosophys most important philosophers

Plato, caricature
Plato. Caricature of the Ancient Greek philosopher Plato (427-347 BC). Platos spirit of rational inquiry led to todays scientific method

Multiple universes. Conceptual computer artwork of many Earths, representing the many worlds quantum theory. This theory is an attempt to explain the fundamental uncertainty of quantum theory

John Cowper Powys
JOHN COWPER POWYS English Author of novels such as Owen Glendower (1940), poetry, philosophical and critical works

Rene Descartes, French mathematician
Rene Descartes (1596-1650), French mathematician and philosopher, also known as Renatus Cartesius. Descartes most important scientific works were in mathematics

Philosophy, self-portrait by Italian artist Salvator Rosa (oil painting)
7172079 Philosophy, self-portrait by Italian artist Salvator Rosa (oil painting) by Rosa, Salvator (1615-73) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philosophy)

Rene Descartes, French mathematician and philosopher. His most famous philosophical statement was: I think, therefore I am

Les Essais, by Michel de Montaigne, published 1595 (engraving)
2562801 Les Essais, by Michel de Montaigne, published 1595 (engraving) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

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

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)

Man on Road Photo
Where is he going ? Is there a bus strike ? Is he composing verses in his head or elaborating philosophical concepts ? Or has his car run out of petrol ? 1950s

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

17th century engraving. Engraved plate depicting Rosicrucians from the publication Vitus del capo de la bona speranza, published in 1677

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

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

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)

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

Dedication to Wilhelm Wolff from 'Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie' (Book 1)
5668996 Dedication to Wilhelm Wolff from 'Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie' (Book 1) by Karl Marx published in 1867; (add.info)

Frederick the Great and Voltaire in conversation, unknown (engraving)
7273678 Frederick the Great and Voltaire in conversation, unknown (engraving); 13.2x13.2 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info)

Friedrich Nietzsche, German philosopher (coloured photo)
8655474 Friedrich Nietzsche, German philosopher (coloured photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900), German philosopher

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, German dramatist and philosopher (colour litho)
8655451 Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, German dramatist and philosopher (colour litho) by Graff, Anton (1736-1813); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729-1781)

Alexander the Great saying farewell to Aristotle (engraving)
8635112 Alexander the Great saying farewell to Aristotle (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander the Great saying farewell to Aristotle)

Juan de Jesus Maria, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473294 Juan de Jesus Maria, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Juan de Jesus Maria, 1564 - 1615. Carmelite monk, writer and philosopher)

Baruch Spinoza (engraving)
3507315 Baruch Spinoza (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Baruch Spinoza (1632-1677) a Dutch philosopher of Sephardi/Portuguese origins. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive.

Literature. The french philosopher Denis Diderot. Imagery from the parisian department store
3434281 Literature. The french philosopher Denis Diderot. Imagery from the parisian department store: Aux Quatre Arrondissements, France, c.1900; (add.info.: Litterature. Coll. Part. Literature)

Hofmann's spectroscope, 1895
3480079 Hofmann's spectroscope, 1895; (add.info.: Hofmann's spectroscope, 1895. Dr. J. G. Hofmann; originally of German extraction; established a business in Paris as an optical)

Frontispiece of "De Arithmetica" by Latin philosopher and politician Boece or Anicius Manlius Severinus
AIS5352556 Frontispiece of "De Arithmetica" by Latin philosopher and politician Boece or Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius (Boetius) (480-524)

Frontispiece of a piece by Aristophane (445-380 BC.), Greek poet and author. Edition printed in Leyden, 1624
AIS5351210 Frontispiece of a piece by Aristophane (445-380 BC.), Greek poet and author. Edition printed in Leyden, 1624.; © Iberfoto.

Frontispiece of "De animo", by Aristotle (384-332 BC) Latin ed., 1561 (manuscript)
AIS5344055 Frontispiece of "De animo", by Aristotle (384-332 BC) Latin ed., 1561 (manuscript); Biblioteca de Catalunya, Barcelona

Philosophy, represented by birds of paradise, 1879 (engraving)
5669877 Philosophy, represented by birds of paradise, 1879 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Friedrich Daniel Schleiermacher (1768-1834), German theologian and philosopher, image by Carl Mayer Nuernberg
UTD4919318 Friedrich Daniel Schleiermacher (1768-1834), German theologian and philosopher, image by Carl Mayer Nuernberg, published by C. A

Frontispiece to 'L Emile, ou De l'education' by J.J Rousseau, c.1782 (engraving)
1761683 Frontispiece to 'L Emile, ou De l'education' by J.J Rousseau, c.1782 (engraving); (add.info.: Emile, or On Education is a treatise on the nature of education)

Johann Reuchlin, German Catholic humanist and scholar (mezzotint)
8626177 Johann Reuchlin, German Catholic humanist and scholar (mezzotint) by Haid, Johann Jakob (1704-67); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Reuchlin (1455-1522)

Alexander the Great visiting Diogenes (engraving)
8635117 Alexander the Great visiting Diogenes (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander the Great visiting the Philosopher Diogenes)

Plato, ancient Greek philosopher (engraving)
8635089 Plato, ancient Greek philosopher (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plato (c428-c347 BC), ancient Greek philosopher

Last hours of Socrates (engraving)
8635087 Last hours of Socrates (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Last hours of the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates, 399 BC)

Aspasia, ancient Greek woman philosopher (engraving)
8635039 Aspasia, ancient Greek woman philosopher (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aspasia (c470-c428 BC), ancient Greek woman philosopher

Title page of "Dei delitti e delle pene" by Cesare Beccaria (1738-1794), 1890 (engraving)
AIS5355443 Title page of "Dei delitti e delle pene" by Cesare Beccaria (1738-1794), 1890 (engraving); Biblioteca de Catalunya, Barcelona

Frontispiece of "De incarnatione divini verbi" by Diego Alvarez (1550-1635)
AIS5386972 Frontispiece of "De incarnatione divini verbi" by Diego Alvarez (1550-1635), Spanish Dominican and theologian. 1614.

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Delving into the depths of human existence, philosophical minds like Jean-Paul Sartre and David Hume have shaped our understanding of reality. From Socrates' caricatured wisdom to the mind-boggling concept of multiple universes, these thinkers have challenged conventional beliefs. George Berkeley's Irish charm brings forth his idealism while Plato's ancient Greek wisdom continues to inspire generations. With a touch of humor, Baruch Spinoza and Plato in caricature remind us not to take ourselves too seriously as we ponder life's mysteries. John Cowper Powys adds a unique perspective to the philosophical discourse, while Rene Descartes' mathematical genius intertwines with his profound thoughts on existence. Michel De Montaigne invites us to explore our own selves through introspection and self-reflection. In this vast realm of philosophy, where reason meets imagination, these great minds continue to guide us towards deeper understanding and contemplation.