Philospher Collection

Bertrand Russell
BERTRAND RUSSELL, 3rd Earl Russell - British philospher and author, smoking a pipe whilst sitting at his desk in the study of his home, Plas Pendryn, Wales. Date: 1872 - 1970

Paracelsus, born Phillippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim, 1493 - 1541. Swiss renaissance physician. After the so-called Rosicrucian portrait dating from 1567

Bertrand Russell
BERTRAND RUSSELL, 3rd Earl Russell - British philospher and author, lying down smoking a pipe during one of his hikes into the Welsh countryside. Date: 1872 - 1970

Ancient Greek Philospher, Theophrastus, 1866 (engraving)
1574480 Ancient Greek Philospher, Theophrastus, 1866 (engraving); (add.info.: Theophrastus (c372-c287 BC) Ancient Greek philospher and scientist

The Hermetic Vessel, c1760. Hermetic vessel in the alchemical furnace. The serpent within the vase symbolises
542162 The Hermetic Vessel, c1760. Hermetic vessel in the alchemical furnace. The serpent within the vase symbolises the earthy substances of which the Philosopher's Stone is made

First page of De vita libri tres by Marsilio Ficino (pen & ink, tempera and gold on vellum)
3552368 First page of De vita libri tres by Marsilio Ficino (pen & ink, tempera and gold on vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Medicea-Laurenziana, Florence

Rabelais (chromolitho)
667209 Rabelais (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rabelais. French educational card, c 1900.); © Look and Learn

John Aubrey (engraving)
811088 John Aubrey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Aubrey. English antiquary)

Portrait of The Hon. Robert Boyle, illustration from
745969 Portrait of The Hon. Robert Boyle, illustration from Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, pub. by Knapton, London 1742 (engraving) by Houbraken

Bust of Plotinus, c. 350-70 (marble)
704483 Bust of Plotinus, c.350-70 (marble) by Roman, (4th century AD); Museo Ostiense, Ostia Antica, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Plotinus (c.204/5-270)

Heraclitus, the Weeping Philosopher, c. 1630 (oil on canvas)
5858814 Heraclitus, the Weeping Philosopher, c.1630 (oil on canvas) by Spanish School, (17th century); 87.6x74.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Blue plaque commemorating Fredrich Engels, Primrose Hill, London, NW1, England. Creator
Primrose Hill. Blue plaque commemorating the residence of Fredrich Engels, the 19th century German Socialist philospher and collaborator with Karl Marx, Primrose Hill, London, NW1, England

Mary Wollstonecraft, 1759 - 1797. English author and philosopher. Wollstonecraft was an advocate of womens rights. She was the mother of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, author of Frankenstein; or

Averroes Condemned
The great scholar and philosopher AVERROES (Ibn Rushd, 1126-1198)is condemned by Islamic theologians for the temerity of his ideas

Strabo the Geographer, 16th Century (engraving)
XJF872746 Strabo the Geographer, 16th Century (engraving) by French School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: taken from A)

Scene with inscription relating to Confuciuss (519-471 BC) visit to court of Ch u. Ox cart, which appears in a number of representations of Confucius, represents his mode of travels

The Hermetic Vessel, c1760. Hermetic vessel in the alchemical furnace. The serpent within the vase symbolises the earthy substances of which the Philosophers Stone is made

Aristotle (384-322 BC) Greek philospher and scientist. Pedro Berruguete (attributed to) c1450-1503/4 and Justus de Gand (active 1460-1475). Oil on wood

Head Shot of Tolstoy
LEO TOLSTOY Russian novalist and philospher. Author of War and Peace and Anna Karenina

AVERROES
IBN RUSHD Known in the West as Averroes Spanish/Islamic philospher; forced to do penance for his intellectual temerity

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Bertrand Russell, a renowned philosopher, left an indelible mark on the world of philosophy with his profound insights and intellectual prowess. His ideas challenged conventional wisdom and opened new avenues for philosophical exploration. As I gaze upon the first page of De vita libri tres by Marsilio Ficino, adorned with intricate pen & ink drawings, tempera accents, and gold embellishments on vellum, I am reminded of the rich tapestry that philosophers weave through their words. Rabelais's chromolitho captures the essence of philosophical satire, reminding us to question societal norms and embrace humor in our quest for truth. John Aubrey's engraved portrait serves as a testament to the enduring legacy philosophers leave behind - immortalized in art for generations to come. The Honorable Robert Boyle's illustration from "A General History of England" transports us back in time, allowing us to glimpse into the mind of this influential philosopher-scientist. Christian Wolff's Leipzig portrait stands as a symbol of his contributions to both philosophy and mathematics - bridging two disciplines that often intertwine. Plotinus' marble bust evokes contemplation; it is a silent reminder that philosophy transcends time and space. Heraclitus' oil painting portrays him as "the Weeping Philosopher, " reflecting his deep understanding of life's transience and eternal flux. A blue plaque commemorating Friedrich Engels adorns Primrose Hill in London - a tribute to his significant role in shaping Marxist theory alongside Karl Marx. Mary Wollstonecraft emerges as an advocate for women's rights through her writings; she paved the way for future generations seeking equality. These glimpses into the lives and works of various philosophers remind us that their ideas continue to shape our present reality. Philosophy is not confined within dusty books or abstract concepts but permeates every aspect of our existence – challenging assumptions, igniting curiosity, and inspiring critical thinking.