Descartes Collection (page 4)

Descartes model of the antagonistic eye muscles A, E. When E is relaxed A is ennervated. Descartes believed that an animal spirit travelling down hollow nerves C, B

Descartes illustration of the co-ordination of the senses. Visual stimulus travelling from the eye to the pineal gland, H, stops attention being given to olfactory stimulus

Diagram illustrating Descartes idea of vision, showing the function of the eye, optic nerve and brain. From Rene Descartes Opera Philiosophica, Frankfurt-am-Main, 1692. Woodcut

Descartes illustration of how distance of object is perceived with binocular vision. From Rene Descartes Opera Philosophica, 1692 (Tractatus de homine) Woodcut

Descartes explanation of vision, showing light rays being passed through the eye, being focused by lens (I) and forming images T, S, R on retina

Rene Descartes (1596-1650) French philosopher and mathematician. Plate published Paris, 1761. In the centre is Descartes system of the universe showing Descartes idea of the formation of the stars in

Descartes idea of the hydraulic action of the nerves (P, q) which he believed were hollow, provided with valves and supplied with fluid to cause the muscles to operate

Descartes Universe showing how matter which filled it was collected in vortices with a star at the centre of each, often orbiting planets. From Rene Descartes Epistolae Elzevir, Amsterdam, 1668

Rene Descartes (1596-1650) French philosopher and mathematician in his study. Engraving from a 17th century edition of his colected works

Cartesian coordinates in 3 dimensions C017 / 6989
Cartesian coordinates in three dimensions, computer artwork. At centre is the origin (red). This lies at point 0, 0, 0, where the X Y and Z axes meet

Cartesian coordinates in 3 dimensions C017 / 6998
Cartesian coordinates in three dimensions, computer artwork. At centre is the origin (red). This lies at point 0, 0, 0, where the X Y and Z axes meet

Cartesian coordinates in 3 dimensions C017 / 6999
Cartesian coordinates in three dimensions, computer artwork. At centre is the origin (red). This lies at point 0, 0, 0, where the X Y and Z axes meet

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

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

Portrait of Ren Descartes by HALS, Franz (1580-1666). Oil on canvas

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

MALEBRANCHE, Nicolas de (1638-1715). Disciple of Descartes. Engraving by Henri de Rochefort. Litography

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

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

Flemish Astrolabe of Walter

French mathematician and philosopher. Lithograph, 19th century
RENE DESCARTES (1596-1650). French mathematician and philosopher. Lithograph, 19th century

DESCARTES: GEOLOGY, 1644. Diagram from Rene Descartes Principia Philosophiae, 1644, depicting his theory of the development of mountains and oceans; the layers include the earths crust (E), air (F)

RENE DESCARTES (1596-1650). French mathematician and philosopher. Descartes at the court of Queen Christina of Sweden. Aquatint, early 19th century

Historical cosmologies. Artwork of four historical models of planetary orbits. Ptolemys geocentric (Earth-centred) model (upper right) dominated astronomy for over 1000 years

Illustration from De Homine by Rene Descartes
Illustration from a book by Rene Descartes De Homine, published after his death in 1662. It is regarded as the first textbook of physiology

Descartes giant microscope, 1637
A drawing of the giant microscope from Rene Descartes Dioptrique, 1637. Li is a condensing lens, the specimen is placed at z. It is unlikely that this microscope was ever constructed

Simple microscope from Descartes Dioptrique, 1637
A drawing of a simple microscope from Rene Descartes Dioptrique of 1637. This is a single lens design, with the specimen, impaled on spike G

Portrait of Rene Descartes, French philosopher and mathematician, born in 1596 and died in Stockholm, Sweden in 1650

Solar system, historical artwork
Solar systems of Copernicus, Tycho Brahe and Descartes 1783. Orbits of the planets by Copernicus; and of the Sun by Tycho Brahe

1660 Thomas Hobbes English Philosopher
Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679). Engraving by J. Posselwhite from a painting by Dobson. Engraving published in 1859 with later hand colouring

Machina ammonita by Paul D. Stewart
Inspired by William Paleys inference of a creator from the mechanisms of nature, and a bad pun from Descartes view of non-human organisms as machina anima

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

1766 David Hume philosopher of science
David Hume, Scottish enlightenment philosopher (7th May 1711 - 25th August 1776). Steel engraving by W. Holl in " Gallery of Portraits" 1837, with later colouring

Measuring a degree of the meridian, 1736
Measuring a degree of the meridian. In 1736-7 the French mathematician Pierre Maupertuis was sent by the French Academy of Sciences to Finland to measure a degree of the meridian at the Arctic

Elizabeth of Bohemia, Princess Palatine (1618-1680), Philosopher. Elizabeth was the eldest daughter of Frederick V and Elizabeth Stuart

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Rene Descartes. Hand-colored engraving of the painting by Frans Hals

Descartes and Christina
Rene Descartes explains his ideas to the scholarly queen Christina of Sweden

Descartes / Microscope
The rays fallen parallelwise on the concavity of the mirror are brought back obliquely towards the focus of the spherule. Perfected by Siberkhunnas after Descartes

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"Exploring the Brilliance of Descartes: Unveiling the 17th Century Optics Theory" Step into the world of Rene Descartes, a renowned French mathematician and philosopher whose groundbreaking ideas continue to shape our understanding of reality. In this captivating portrait, we see Descartes seated at his desk, deep in thought, as he delves into his revolutionary optics theory. Descartes' contributions to philosophy and mathematics are unparalleled. His PSCI2A-00082 work laid the foundation for modern scientific inquiry, challenging traditional beliefs with logical reasoning and skepticism. With meticulous precision, he dissected every aspect of existence, seeking truth through rationality. This image captures not only Descartes' intellectual prowess but also provides glimpses into his personal life. The serene ambiance surrounding him hints at his home environment—a sanctuary where he explored profound philosophical concepts that would forever change our perception of reality. As we move beyond the confines of this intimate setting, we encounter other significant landmarks associated with Descartes. A visit to his tomb serves as a pilgrimage for those who admire his genius and seek inspiration from his legacy. Meanwhile, a majestic statue immortalizes him as an emblematic figure in history—forever reminding us of his immense contributions. Born in France—the birthplace marked by reverence—we witness how Descartes' brilliance transcended borders and time periods. Even today, scholars study Portrait of Rene Descartes painted centuries ago on canvas—an enduring testament to his enduring influence. Descartes remains an enigmatic figure whose ideas continue to captivate minds across generations. His unwavering commitment to reason and logic challenges us all to question assumptions and embrace critical thinking—a legacy that will forever shape our pursuit of knowledge.