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"Exploring the Rationalist Legacy: From Buenos Aires to Paris and Beyond" Embark on a journey through the intellectual realm of rationalism, where reason reigns supreme

Background imageRationalist Collection: Argentina - Buenos Aires - Kavanagh Building

Argentina - Buenos Aires - Kavanagh Building and Parque Retiro. Built in the 1930s in the Rationalist style, by the architects Gregorio S£ hez

Background imageRationalist Collection: Baruch Spinoza, caricature

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

Background imageRationalist Collection: Argentina - Buenos Aires - Salico Building

Argentina - Buenos Aires - Salico Building Date: circa 1930s

Background imageRationalist Collection: LEIBNIZ, Gottfried Wilhelm (1646-1716)

LEIBNIZ, Gottfried Wilhelm (1646-1716)

Background imageRationalist Collection: Title page of La Geometrie by Rene Descartes, 1664 (engraving & print)

Title page of La Geometrie by Rene Descartes, 1664 (engraving & print)
477915 Title page of La Geometrie by ReneDescartes, 1664 (engraving & print) by French School, (17th century); 22.4x16.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Published by Charles Angot)

Background imageRationalist Collection: Portrait of Rene Descartes, 1644 (engraving) (b / w photo)

Portrait of Rene Descartes, 1644 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF275027 Portrait of Rene Descartes, 1644 (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rene Descartes (1596-1650); French scientist; ); German

Background imageRationalist Collection: Thomas Hobbes (oil on canvas)

Thomas Hobbes (oil on canvas)
BH26495 Thomas Hobbes (oil on canvas) by Fuller, Isaac (1606-72) (circle of); Burghley House Collection, Lincolnshire, UK; (add.info.: Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679); ); English, out of copyright

Background imageRationalist Collection: Spinoza (liho)

Spinoza (liho)
STC409069 Spinoza (liho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: D apres une gravure du temps; Baruch Spinoza (1632-77), philosopher; ); The Stapleton Collection; French

Background imageRationalist Collection: GEORGE JACOB HOLYOAKE

GEORGE JACOB HOLYOAKE English reformer. A Chartist, and Owenite and a turned rationalist. Imprisoned on blasphemy charge in 1842. Date: 1817 - 1906

Background imageRationalist Collection: Paris International Exhibition. Spanish Pavilion

Paris International Exhibition. Spanish Pavilion
Paris International Exhibition (1937). Sketch of the entrance to the Spanish Pavilion, designed by Josep Llu� Sert and Luis Lacasa. SPAIN. CASTILE AND LEON. Salamanca

Background imageRationalist Collection: Tripoli, Libya; Building from the Italian settlement in the centre of Tripoli

Tripoli, Libya; Building from the Italian settlement in the centre of Tripoli, holding residences, shops and cafes

Background imageRationalist Collection: Nicolas Malebranche, 1638 To 1715. French Oratorian And Rationalist Philosopher

Nicolas Malebranche, 1638 To 1715. French Oratorian And Rationalist Philosopher. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Background imageRationalist Collection: Edward Gibbon, 1737-1794. English Rationalist, Historian And Scholar. Engraved By W. H

Edward Gibbon, 1737-1794. English Rationalist, Historian And Scholar. Engraved By W. H. Egleton From A Painting By Sir
Edward Gibbon, 1737-1794. English Rationalist, Historian And Scholar. Engraved By W.H.Egleton From A Painting By Sir.Joshua Reynolds

Background imageRationalist Collection: Pierre Bayle (engraving)

Pierre Bayle (engraving)
XJF392689 Pierre Bayle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierre Bayle (1647-1706) French philosopher

Background imageRationalist Collection: Portrait of Pierre Bayle (1647-1706) (engraving) (b / w photo)

Portrait of Pierre Bayle (1647-1706) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR224706 Portrait of Pierre Bayle (1647-1706) (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageRationalist Collection: DESCARTES, Ren頨1596-1650). French rationalist

DESCARTES, Ren頨1596-1650). French rationalist
DESCARTES, Ren頨 1596-1650). French rationalist philosopher, mathematician and scientist. Etching. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

Background imageRationalist Collection: Paris International Exhibition (1937). Floor

Paris International Exhibition (1937). Floor of the Spanish Pavilion, with the signature of the architects Josep Llu� Sert and Luis Lacasa. SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Hist󲩣 o Nacional

Background imageRationalist Collection: Voltaire, Franois-Marie Arouet, Also

Voltaire, Franois-Marie Arouet, Also
DESCARTES, Ren (1596-1650). French rationalist philosopher, mathematician and scientist. Discourse on Method (Discours

Background imageRationalist Collection: Coronation of Voltaire At

Coronation of Voltaire At
DESCARTES, Ren (1596-1650). French rationalist philosopher, mathematician and scientist. Painting

Background imageRationalist Collection: BOYLE, ROBERT (1627-1691). ENGLISH

BOYLE, ROBERT (1627-1691). ENGLISH
DESCARTES, Ren (1596-1650). French rationalist philosopher, mathematician and scientist. Les M t ores, work

Background imageRationalist Collection: Excerpta Mathematica

Excerpta Mathematica
DESCARTES, Ren (1596-1650). French rationalist philosopher, mathematician and scientist. Excerpta Mathematica. Photography

Background imageRationalist Collection: Flemish Astrolabe of Walter

Flemish Astrolabe of Walter

Background imageRationalist Collection: REPUBLIC OF SERBIA. BELGRADE. Communist-era buildings. Soviet-style architecture

REPUBLIC OF SERBIA. BELGRADE. Communist-era buildings. Soviet-style architecture. with rationalists blocks built on the outskirts of the capital

Background imageRationalist Collection: Christian Wolff, German philosopher

Christian Wolff, German philosopher
Christian Wolff (1679-1754), German philosopher. Wolff was born at Breslau in Silesia. He studied mathematics, physics and natural philosophy at the University of Jena, where he graduated in 1703

Background imageRationalist Collection: 1649 Rene Descartes portrait philosopher

1649 Rene Descartes portrait philosopher
Rene Descartes, French mathematician and philosopher (31st March 1596 - 11 February 1650). 1835 Steel engraving in " The Gallery of Portraits" by W


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"Exploring the Rationalist Legacy: From Buenos Aires to Paris and Beyond" Embark on a journey through the intellectual realm of rationalism, where reason reigns supreme. Our first stop takes us to Buenos Aires, Argentina, home to architectural marvels like the Kavanagh Building and Salico Building. These structures stand as testaments to human ingenuity and progress. In this captivating world of ideas, we encounter great minds such as Baruch Spinoza and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. Spinoza's profound insights into ethics and metaphysics continue to shape philosophical discourse today. Meanwhile, Leibniz's contributions span multiple disciplines, from mathematics to theology. As we delve deeper into our exploration, we find ourselves transported to the Paris International Exhibition at the Spanish Pavilion. Here, amidst grandeur and innovation, rationalist principles take center stage. The exhibition serves as a reminder of humanity's ceaseless quest for knowledge and enlightenment. Turning back time, we uncover timeless works that have left an indelible mark on rationalist thought. Rene Descartes' "La Geometrie, " with its intricate engravings depicting geometric principles, showcases his groundbreaking approach in merging philosophy with mathematics. A portrait of Descartes himself reveals the face behind these revolutionary ideas. Continuing our journey through history's annals brings us face-to-face with influential figures like Thomas Hobbes and George Jacob Holyoake. Hobbes' political theories challenged traditional notions of authority while Holyoake championed secularism in society – both embodying rationalist ideals that seek truth beyond dogma. Our final destination lands us in Tripoli's Italian settlement – a testament to how far-reaching rationalism has become across borders. This architectural gem stands tall amidst cultural diversity but remains rooted in reason – a symbol of unity amid differences. Join us on this enthralling expedition as we unravel the threads connecting these diverse hints scattered across continents.