Logic Collection

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

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

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

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

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

Plato and Aristotle shown in a bas-relief titled " Logic" by Giotto on the doors of the Campanile, Florence. 19th-century photograph

Aristotle as depicted by Raphael in The School of Athens. Athenian philosopher and logician, he studied under Plato in Athens

The Seven Liberal Arts, illustration from Hortus deliciarum
XIR219019 The Seven Liberal Arts, illustration from Hortus deliciarum by Herrade de Landsberg (1125-95) (ink on vellum) (b/w photo) by German School, (12th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Irish Drunk Pat and his drinking logic
Tourist - " I say Pat, why do you always take beer and whiskey Mixed?" Pat - " Shure, yer Anner, if oi dhrink beer oi get full before oi m dhrunk

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

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

Cornelius Valerius, Dutch humanist
Cornelius Valerius (1512-1578), Dutch humanist. Valrius was born at Utrecht. He studied at Louvain and became professor of Latin at Utrecht and Louvain

Fleet Prison / Cruikshank
Fleet Prison was notable as a debtors prison after the 17th century until it was demolished in 1845-46, having been rebuilt 3 times in 1381, 1666 and 1780

Teaching Logic, 1481
A teacher of logyke (logic) instructs his pupils, from Caxtons Myrrour of the Worlde, printed in 1481

Egan / Life in London / 1821
Corinthian Tom, Jerry Hawthorn, Esq. & Bob Logic, make the most of an evening at Vauxhall Gardens

Newspaper chess problem, 1860
1577516 Newspaper chess problem, 1860; (add.info.: Newspaper chess problem by F. Deacon.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi
5310081 Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi (854-925 AD) a Persian polymath, physician, alchemist, philosopher

AI IMAGE - Alan Turing at Bletchley, 1940s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Alan Turing at Bletchley, 1940s, (2023). British mathematician, logician and code breaker Alan Turing (1912-1954) joined the Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park

AI IMAGE - Alan Turing at Bletchley, 1940s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Alan Turing at Bletchley, 1940s, (2023). British mathematician, logician and code breaker Alan Turing (1912-1954) joined the Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Alan Turing, 1940s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Alan Turing, 1940s, (2023). British mathematician, logician and code breaker Alan Turing (1912-1954) joined the Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Alan Turing, 1950s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Alan Turing, 1950s, (2023). British mathematician, logician and code breaker Alan Turing (1912-1954) joined the Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Alan Turing, 1940s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Alan Turing, 1940s, (2023). British mathematician, logician and code breaker Alan Turing (1912-1954) joined the Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Alan Turing, 1940s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Alan Turing, 1940s, (2023). British mathematician, logician and code breaker Alan Turing (1912-1954) joined the Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park

Christ on the Cross with Saints Vincent Ferrer, John the Baptist, Mark and Antoninus, c1491/1495

AI IMAGE - Alan Turing at Bletchley, 1940s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Alan Turing at Bletchley, 1940s, (2023). British mathematician, logician and code breaker Alan Turing (1912-1954) joined the Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park

Adriaen Heereboord. Creator: Jonas Suyderhoef
Adriaen Heereboord

Dialectica (Dialectics). Creator: Virgil Solis
Dialectica (Dialectics)

Allegory of the Seven Liberal Arts, Second half of the16th cen.. Creator: Vos, Maerten, de (1532-1603)
Allegory of the Seven Liberal Arts, Second half of the16th. Private Collection

Logic, plate 22 from Arts and Sciences, c.1465. Creator: Unknown
Logic, plate 22 from Arts and Sciences, c.1465

Leibnitz, (1646-1716), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Leibnitz, (1646-1716), 1830. Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646-1716) German polymath, logicians, mathematician and natural philosopher of the Enlightenment who also made contributions to physics

Tom, Jerry and Logic, backing Tommy the Sweep at the Royal Cockpit (coloured engraving)
611052 Tom, Jerry and Logic, backing Tommy the Sweep at the Royal Cockpit (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom, Jerry and Logic)

The Game of Logic (playing board) by Lewis Carroll, published in 1887
3614708 The Game of Logic (playing board) by Lewis Carroll, published in 1887 by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Reason, Corridor of the Virtues (fresco)
3496522 Reason, Corridor of the Virtues (fresco) by Busca, Antonio (1625-84); Palazzo Borromeo Arese, Cesano Maderno, Monza, Lombardy

An Early Spree (colour litho)
977959 An Early Spree (colour litho) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Early Spree)

The Brain and Human Faculties, from Anatomia Mundini, French edition
884587 The Brain and Human Faculties, from Anatomia Mundini, French edition, published 1537 (woodcut) by Italian School, (16th century); Bibliotheque de la Faculte de Medecine, Paris

An introduction (colour litho)
2803064 An introduction (colour litho) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856) & George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: An introduction, Gay Moments of Logic, Jerry)

Ariadnes Thread, 1929 (screen print)
3036184 Ariadnes Thread, 1929 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of the myth of Ariadnes Thread from Greek Mythology; screen print)

Comic postcard, Drunkard signing petition to shut the pubs at ten. Date: 20th century

A Young Man Being Introduced to the Seven Liberal Arts, 1484-86 (fresco)
6330105 A Young Man Being Introduced to the Seven Liberal Arts, 1484-86 (fresco) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Louvre, Paris

Aristotle (engraving)
815837 Aristotle (engraving) by Tardieu, Ambroise (1788-1841) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aristotle, (384-322BC)

A bit of good truth; Tom, Jerry and Logic enjoying the lark song, fun and frisk at the Cock and Hen Club (engraving)
607593 A bit of good truth; Tom, Jerry and Logic enjoying the lark song, fun and frisk at the Cock and Hen Club (engraving) by Hasenpflug

One of those afflicting occurrences in Life in London (engraving)
608059 One of those afflicting occurrences in Life in London (engraving) by Hasenpflug, Carl Georg Adolph (1802-58); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tom and Jerry taking the hint at Logics being blown up at Point Nonplus (coloured engraving)
607063 Tom and Jerry taking the hint at Logics being blown up at Point Nonplus (coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856) & George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

A street row - Tom and Jerry showing fight and Logic floored (coloured engraving)
586205 A street row - Tom and Jerry showing fight and Logic floored (coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

The grand lounge, Regent Street (engraving)
583787 The grand lounge, Regent Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The grand lounge, Regent Street)

Banco Regis (coloured engraving)
668595 Banco Regis (coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); Private Collection; (add.info.: Banco Regis: Tenterden Park Races)

Title page of the First Edition of the Novum Organum by Sir Francis Bacon
XJF309897 Title page of the First Edition of the Novum Organum by Sir Francis Bacon, 1620 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626)

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"Exploring the Depths of Logic: From Ancient Philosophers to Modern Thinkers" In this captivating journey through the realms of logic, we encounter a diverse cast of characters who have shaped our understanding of reason and rationality. Ludwig Wittgenstein, with his enigmatic brilliance, challenges us to question the very foundations upon which logic is built. A caricatured Socrates playfully engages in thought-provoking dialogues, reminding us that true wisdom begins with self-awareness. As we delve deeper into history, an illustration from Hortus deliciarum reveals The Seven Liberal Arts as pillars supporting logical reasoning. John Venn's iconic caricature introduces us to his eponymous diagram, illustrating how sets intersect and overlap in a visually striking manner. Plato emerges both as an ancient Greek philosopher and a whimsical caricature, embodying the pursuit of knowledge and truth. His encounters with Aristotle exemplify their intellectual rivalry yet mutual respect for each other's ideas. But not all explorations are confined to academia; Irish Drunk Pat humorously demonstrates how even intoxicated musings can sometimes lead to unexpected insights. Socrates' presence looms large throughout this narrative - an influential figure whose relentless questioning forces us to confront our own assumptions. The Fleet Prison / Cruikshank illustration reminds us that challenging established norms can come at great personal cost but also underscores the power of critical thinking in shaping society. From ancient Greece to modern times, these thinkers have left indelible marks on our understanding - its rules and limitations alike. As we navigate life's complexities armed with reason and analysis, let their legacies guide us towards greater clarity amidst the chaos.