Philosopher Collection

Emanuel Lasker 1868 - 1941 German Chess Grandmaster Mathematician And Philosopher Second World Chess Champion Illustration From Chess Pie No3 The Official Souvenir International Tournament Published

Friedrich Nietzsche
FRIEDRICH WILHELM NIETZSCHE German philosopher

Hegel & Napoleon
GEORG WILHELM FRIEDRICH HEGEL German philosopher depicted on the occasion of his encounter with the emperor Napoleon at Jena, 1806

Giordano Bruno Burns
GIORDANO BRUNO Italian philosopher, arrested by the Inquisition and burnt at the stake in Rome for scientific heresy, 17 February 1600

Ludwig Wittgenstein, caricature
Ludwig Wittgenstein. Caricature of the Austrian-British philosopher Ludwig Josef Johann Wittgenstein (1889-1951). Wittgenstein is considered by many to be the greatest philosopher of the 20th

Immanuel Kant
Portrait of Immanuel Kant. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Rudolph Steiner
RUDOLPH STEINER Austrian philosopher, in the 1920s

Immanuel Kant, caricature
Immanuel Kant. Caricature of the German philosopher Immanuel Kant (1724-1804). Kant published various influential philosophical works on the natural sciences, particularly geophysics and astronomy

David Hume, caricature
David Hume. Caricature of the British philosopher and historian David Hume (1711-1776). Hume influenced the development of scepticism and empiricism

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

Nietzsche
Friedrich Nietzsche. Digitally colored woodcut

Emerald Tablet, Smaragdine Table or Tabula Smaragdina. Work attributed to the legendary alchemist Hermes Trismegistus who summarizes the process Magnum Opus or Great work for the creation of

Professor George Boole (1815-1865)
Engraved portrait of George Boole (1815-1865), the English mathematician, philosopher and inventor of Boolean algebra, pictured c.1865

Sir Isaac Newton, English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, natural philosopher, alchemist, theologian and occultist

SARTRE, Jean-Paul (1905-1980); BEAUVOIR, Simone de (1908-1986). French existentialist philosopher and writer.; French novelist

SARTRE & BEAUVOIR, 1964. French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre and writer Simone Beauvoir having lunch at a cafe in Paris, 1964

Immanuel Kant (Dobler)
IMMANUEL KANT German philosopher

Nasreddin - Seljuq satirist
Nasreddin or Nasreddin Hodja or Mullah Nasreddin Hooja or Mullah Nasruddin (1208-1284) was a Seljuq satirist, born in Hortu Village in Sivrihisar, Eskisehir Province, Turkey

Helena Blavatsky, Russian author and founder of Theosophy, 1889. Helena Blavatsky, Russian author and founder of Theosophy, 1889

Birstall, W Yorkshire - Unveiling statue of Joseph Priestly
Birstall, W Yorkshire - Unveiling the statue of Joseph Priestly on 12th October 1912 - at this point the unveiling party had adjourned to the Temperance Hall

Septentrionalium Terrarum descriptio, 1595, by Gerardus Merc
Gerardus Mercator (1512-1594). Flemish cartographer. Septentrionalium Terrarum descriptio. Map of the Arctic with the North Pole and surrounding lands within and outside the Arctic Circle, 1595

Ramon Llull (1235-1316). Breviculum Codex. Miniature. Baden
Ramon Llull (1235-1316). Breviculum Codex. Miniature. Llull preaching. Parchment 92. Page 5r. Baden Memorial Library. Karlsruhe. Germany

Famous Greek poets and philosophers
Illustration of a famous Greek poets and philosophers

The Death of Socrates, 1787 (oil on canvas)
XOS1127648 The Death of Socrates, 1787 (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 129.5x196 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Socrates (c.469-399 BC)

Iris Murdoch
Anglo-Irish prize winning novelist, playwright and philosopher, Iris Murdoch (1919 - 1999). (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

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

Hegel
Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel. Digitally colored halftone reproduction of a painting by Selbers

Socrates (Day)
SOCRATES Athenian philosopher

Aristotle with a Bust of Homer, 1653. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Aristotle with a Bust of Homer, 1653

Statue of Pythagoras (Greek philosopher and mathematician), Pythagorion, Samos, Aegean Islands, Greece

MARTIN HEIDEGGER (1889-1976). German philosopher

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

Lao-Tse, Confucius and Buddha
Lao-Tse presenting the child Confucius to Sakyamuni (Buddha).Lao-tse was a philosopher of Ancient China and the founder of philosophical Taoism

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

Soren Aabye Kierkegaard
SOREN aBYE KIERKEGaRD Danish philosopher Date: 1813 - 1855

Aristotle and Plato: detail of School of Athens, 1510-11 (fresco) (detail of 472)
PHD70599 Aristotle and Plato: detail of School of Athens, 1510-11 (fresco) (detail of 472) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Italian

Diogenes, 1860 (oil on linen)
WLT207124 Diogenes, 1860 (oil on linen) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 74.5x101 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; French, out of copyright

Saint Jerome in his Study, ca 1475. Artist: Antonello da Messina (ca 1430-1479)
Saint Jerome in his Study, ca 1475. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Bust of Cicero
Bust of Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 BC-46 BC) - a Roman philosopher, politician, lawyer, orator, political theorist, consul, and constitutionalist. Bust in the Capitoline Museum, Rome, Italy

Duns Scotus (1266-1308). Philosopher-theologians. Scriptum q
Duns Scotus (1266-1308). Philosopher-theologians of the High Middle Ages. Scholasticism school. Scriptum quartum a Joanne Duns Scoto super quarto sententiarum editum. Edit, 1517

Socrates (c 469399 BC). Classical Greek Athenian philosophe
Socrates (c.469-399 BC). Classical Greek Athenian philosopher. Bust. Found at Piazza Venezia. 1st. century. Pentelic marble. Palazzo Massimo. National Roman Museum. Rome. Italy

Illustration shows hummingbirds. Trochilidae. - Kolibris, 1 print : color lithograph; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician

John Venn, caricature C013 / 7595
John Venn (1834-1923). Caricature of the British logician and philosopher John Venn. Venn is best known for introducing the Venn diagram, which is used in many fields, including set theory

KIERKEGaRD, Soren (1813-1855). Danish philosopher and theologist, precursor of existencialism. Painting

MONTAIGNE, Michel de (1533-1592). French writer, humanist and philosopher. French anonymous. Oil on canvas

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

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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.