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Philosophy Collection (page 16)

"Exploring the Depths of Thought: Unveiling the Essence of Philosophy" In Joseph Wright's captivating masterpiece, "The Orrery

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: North View of Friar Bacons Study at Oxford, late 18th century, (1943). Creator

North View of Friar Bacons Study at Oxford, late 18th century, (1943). Creator
North View of Friar Bacons Study at Oxford, late 18th century, (1943). The tower to the left of Folly Bridge housed the study of Roger Bacon (c1214-1292), English experimental scientist

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Socrates, (c470-399 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Socrates, (c470-399 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Socrates, (c470-399 BC), 1830. Socrates (c470-399 BC) Athenian moral philosopher influential in Western ethical traditions of thought

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Pythagoras, (c570-c495 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Pythagoras, (c570-c495 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Pythagoras, (c570-c495 BC), 1830. Pythagoras (c570-c495 BC) ancient Ionian Greek philosopher whose political and religious teachings influenced the philosophies of Plato, Aristotle, and through them

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: I. Newton, (1642-1727), 1830. Creator: Unknown

I. Newton, (1642-1727), 1830. Creator: Unknown
I. Newton, (1642-1727), 1830. Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, theologian, and author, educated at Trinity College, Cambridge

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Leibnitz, (1646-1716), 1830. Creator: Unknown

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

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Machiavel, (1469-1527), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Machiavel, (1469-1527), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Machiavel, (1469-1527), 1830. Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527) Italian diplomat, politician, historian, philosopher, writer, playwright and poet of the Renaissance

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Dr S. Clarke, (1675-1729), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Dr S. Clarke, (1675-1729), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Dr S. Clarke, (1675-1729), 1830. Samuel Clarke (1675-1729) English philosopher and Anglican clergyman, a personal friend of Isaac Newton

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Southeast Asia; Thailand; Bagkok; Grand Palace In Bangkok, Buildings of the Grand Palace

Southeast Asia; Thailand; Bagkok; Grand Palace In Bangkok, Buildings of the Grand Palace with its architecture

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Friedrich Engels, German socialist and collaborator and supporter of Karl Marx, 1879

Friedrich Engels, German socialist and collaborator and supporter of Karl Marx, 1879. Engels lived mainly in England from 1842

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: First Goetheanum, front (south) view, Dornach, Switzerland, 1922

First Goetheanum, front (south) view, Dornach, Switzerland, 1922. The Goetheanum was built between 1913 and 1919 by the Austrian philosopher

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: The School of Athens, detail of Plato & Aristotle, 1508-1511. Artist: Raphael

The School of Athens, detail of Plato & Aristotle, 1508-1511. Artist: Raphael
The School of Athens, detail of Plato & Aristotle, 1508-1511. The School of Athens was painted by Raphael Sanzio for Pope Julius II (1503-1513)

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Alexander and Diogenes, late 17th-early 18th century. Artist: Sebastiano Ricci

Alexander and Diogenes, late 17th-early 18th century. Artist: Sebastiano Ricci
Alexander and Diogenes, late 17th-early 18th century. Alexander the Great (Alexander III of Macedon (356-323 BC)) visiting Diogenes of Sinope (c410-c320 BC), Greek Cynic philosopher

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Diogenes, after 1527. Artist: Ugo da Carpi

Diogenes, after 1527. Artist: Ugo da Carpi
Diogenes, after 1527. Diogenes (c400-323 BC) was an Ancient Greek philosopher who was one of the founders of the philosophy of Cynicism

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Vladimir Solovyov, Russian philosopher, poet, and literary critic, Cannes, France, 1899

Vladimir Solovyov, Russian philosopher, poet, and literary critic, Cannes, France, 1899. Solovyov (1853-1900) played a significant role in the development of late 19th century Russian philosophy

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Karl Marx, 19th century German political, social and economic theorist

Karl Marx, 19th century German political, social and economic theorist
Karl Marx, German political, 19th century social and economic theorist. The father of modern communism, Marx (1818-1883) believed that the downfall of capitalism by revolution

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Ludvig Holberg Attending a Rehearsal of his Play Erasmus Montanus, Act IV, Scene 2, 1888

Ludvig Holberg Attending a Rehearsal of his Play Erasmus Montanus, Act IV, Scene 2, 1888. Creator: Lorenz Frolich
Ludvig Holberg Attending a Rehearsal of his Play Erasmus Montanus, Act IV, Scene 2, 1888

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Drawing, 1800-1819. Creator: Anon

Drawing, 1800-1819. Creator: Anon
Drawing, 1800-1819. Silhouette looking to the right, in green watercolour medallion. Inscription; M.O.: Carl Wilhelm Ferdinand Solger

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: pharmacology

pharmacology
Alexey Lobur

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: headtrash

headtrash
Alexey Lobur

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Yin & Yang

Yin & Yang
Two children, dressed in black and white, lying on the floor in Yin -Yang circle, isolated image. Tatyana Tomsickova

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Socrates (c 469399 BC). Classical Greek Athenian philosophe

Socrates (c 469399 BC). Classical Greek Athenian philosophe
Socrates (c.469-399 BC). Classical Greek Athenian philosopher. Socrates in prison before being sentenced to death. Colored engraving

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Albert Schweitzer, theologian, organist and physician

Albert Schweitzer, theologian, organist and physician
Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965), Franco-German (Alsatian) theologian, organist, philosopher and physician. Seen here playing the organ, with a stained glass window behind him. Date: circa 1950

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Schweitzer Albert 1875 1965 Franco French German

Schweitzer Albert 1875 1965 Franco French German
schweitzer, albert, 1875, 1965, franco, french, german, alsatian, theology, theologian, organist, philosophy, philosopher, doctor, medical, physician, hospital, founded, lambarene, equatorial

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Iris Murdoch, British novelist and philosopher

Iris Murdoch, British novelist and philosopher
Iris Murdoch (1919-1999), Irish-born British author and philosopher, best known for her novels. Date: circa 1980s

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Karl Marx and his wife, Jenny (nee von Westphalen)

Karl Marx and his wife, Jenny (nee von Westphalen)
Karl Marx (1818-1883), German philosopher, political economist, historian, political theorist, sociologist, communist and revolutionary

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Karl Marx monument, Moscow, Russia

Karl Marx monument, Moscow, Russia
The Karl Marx monument in Teatralnaya Square, Moscow, Russia, around the time of its unveiling in 1961. It was carved on the spot from a 200 ton block of granite

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Karl Marx 1818 1883 German Philosophy Philosopher

Karl Marx 1818 1883 German Philosophy Philosopher
karl, marx, 1818, 1883, german, philosophy, philosopher, politics, political, economist, history, historian, theory, theorist, social, science, scientist, sociology, sociologist, communism

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Karl Marx monument, Highgate Cemetery, London

Karl Marx monument, Highgate Cemetery, London
The monument to Karl Marx above his grave in Highgate Cemetery, North London. Seen here on a rainy day, with sightseers holding umbrellas

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Jacquetta Hawkes, Bertrand Russell and Stephen King-Hall

Jacquetta Hawkes, Bertrand Russell and Stephen King-Hall
Jacquetta Hawkes (1910-1996), British writer and archaeologist, Bertrand Russell (Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, 1872-1970), British philosopher, logician, mathematician

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Karl Marx with Friedrich Engels and family members

Karl Marx with Friedrich Engels and family members
Karl Marx (1818-1883), German philosopher, political economist, historian, political theorist, sociologist, communist and revolutionary (right)

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Portrait bust of Albert Einstein, theoretical physicist

Portrait bust of Albert Einstein, theoretical physicist
Albert Einstein (1879-1955), theoretical physicist, philosopher and author -- a bronze portrait bust on a marble plinth, made by Sir Jacob Epstein (1880-1959), American-born British sculptor

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Karl Marx, German political writer and revolutionary

Karl Marx, German political writer and revolutionary
Karl Marx (1818-1883), German philosopher, political economist, historian, political theorist, sociologist, communist and revolutionary. Seen here in later years with white hair and beard. Date: 1882

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Friedrich Engels

Friedrich Engels (1820-1895), German social scientist, writer, political theorist, philosopher, and (with Karl Marx) father of communist theory. Date: late 19th century

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Treasury Book, 14th century (handwritten)

Treasury Book, 14th century (handwritten)
7415652 Treasury Book, 14th century (handwritten) by Montbaston, Jeanne de (15th century); Bibliotheque de L'Arsenal, Paris

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Ms 3469 Historiated initials with a horse, a bird, a dog and a snail

Ms 3469 Historiated initials with a horse, a bird, a dog and a snail, from the Physics by Aristotle (384-322 BC) (pen)
BMR173704 Ms 3469 Historiated initials with a horse, a bird, a dog and a snail, from the Physics by Aristotle (384-322 BC) (pen, ink & tempera on vellum) by French School

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Portrait of Jean Jacques Rousseau, 18th century (pastel on paper)

Portrait of Jean Jacques Rousseau, 18th century (pastel on paper)
JLJ4651438 Portrait of Jean Jacques Rousseau, 18th century (pastel on paper) by Tour, Maurice Quentin de la (1704-88); 45 x 34 cm; Musee Antoine Lecuyer, Saint-Quentin

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Portrait of John Locke, printed 1944 (print)

Portrait of John Locke, printed 1944 (print)
2913947 Portrait of John Locke, printed 1944 (print) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: English philosopher and physician)

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Representation of the philosopher, rationalist Islamic theologian, jurist

Representation of the philosopher, rationalist Islamic theologian, jurist
ELD4861237 Representation of the philosopher, rationalist Islamic theologian, jurist, mathematician and Muslim doctor Averroes (1126-1198) (Ibn Rushd (Averroes) Andalusian Muslim polymath

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Portrait of the Greek philosopher Aristotle (384-322 BC) (Aristotle (384-322 BC)

Portrait of the Greek philosopher Aristotle (384-322 BC) (Aristotle (384-322 BC)
ELD4861194 Portrait of the Greek philosopher Aristotle (384-322 BC) (Aristotle (384-322 BC), Ancient Greek philosopher and scientist

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: The Greek philosopher Diogenes of Sinope, known as the cynic, (around 413-around 327 BC)

The Greek philosopher Diogenes of Sinope, known as the cynic, (around 413-around 327 BC)
ELD4842833 The Greek philosopher Diogenes of Sinope, known as the cynic, (around 413-around 327 BC), facing Alexander the Great sitting near his lantern (Greek philosopher Diogenes of Sinope)

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Immanuel Kant (miniature)

Immanuel Kant (miniature)
XEE5029799 Immanuel Kant (miniature) by Vernet, Carle (1758-1836); (add.info.: Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) was a German philosopher and one of the central Enlightenment thinkers

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Ludwig Wittgenstein (b/w photo)

Ludwig Wittgenstein (b/w photo)
XJF366957 Ludwig Wittgenstein (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951) Austrian philosopher;)

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Portrait of Saint Thomas Aquinas (Thomas Aquinas or Tommaso d'Aquino) (1228 - 1274)

Portrait of Saint Thomas Aquinas (Thomas Aquinas or Tommaso d'Aquino) (1228 - 1274)
ELD4855648 Portrait of Saint Thomas Aquinas (Thomas Aquinas or Tommaso d'Aquino) (1228 - 1274), Italian theologian and philosopher Engraving Private Collection by Unknown Artist

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Head of a man on a herm, known as Xenocrates, 2nd century AD (marble)

Head of a man on a herm, known as Xenocrates, 2nd century AD (marble)
7146489 Head of a man on a herm, known as Xenocrates, 2nd century AD (marble) by Roman, (2nd century); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Head of a man on a herm)

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Portrait of an unknown man, so called Carneades, 250 AD (marble)

Portrait of an unknown man, so called Carneades, 250 AD (marble)
7146181 Portrait of an unknown man, so called Carneades, 250 AD (marble) by Roman, (3rd century AD); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Portrait of an unknown man)

Background imagePhilosophy Collection: Portrait of Voltaire (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Voltaire (oil on canvas)
868090 Portrait of Voltaire (oil on canvas) by Huber, Jean (1721-86); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Francois-Marie Arouet)



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"Exploring the Depths of Thought: Unveiling the Essence of Philosophy" In Joseph Wright's captivating masterpiece, "The Orrery, " we witness a profound representation of philosophy's essence. Just as the celestial bodies revolve around the sun, so too does philosophy orbit around our quest for knowledge and understanding. Ludwig Wittgenstein, depicted in a caricature, stands as a towering figure in philosophical discourse. His words echo through time, challenging us to question language and its limits. In his pursuit of clarity, he unraveled intricate webs woven by human communication. "The Airpump, " another work by Joseph Wright, captures an intimate moment where science meets philosophy. As air is extracted from the chamber, it symbolizes our relentless curiosity to uncover truth and unravel mysteries that lie beyond our immediate perception. Jean-Paul Sartre emerges as a prominent French writer and philosopher who delved into existentialism—a school of thought that explores individual freedom and responsibility. Through his works like "Being and Nothingness, " he invites us to confront life's absurdities with courage and authenticity. "Iris Murdoch, " an influential philosopher herself, emphasized moral integrity amidst chaos. Her writings remind us that true happiness lies not in self-indulgence but rather in transcending egoistic desires through love and compassion for others. David Hume's caricature reminds us of his skepticism towards reason itself—urging us to critically examine our beliefs before accepting them blindly. He challenged traditional notions about causality while advocating for empirical evidence as the foundation for knowledge acquisition. Helena Blavatsky founded Theosophy—an esoteric belief system blending Eastern mysticism with Western philosophies—in her quest to unveil hidden truths about existence beyond conventional boundaries. Karl Marx's portrait serves as a reminder of his revolutionary ideas on social justice and class struggle—the foundations upon which Marxism was built—a philosophy striving for equality among all individuals within society.