Reasoning Collection

Rene Descartes at Desk
RENE DESCARTES French Mathematician and Philosopher. Attempted to unify all knowledge as the product of clear reasoning from self-evident premises

1835 Reverend William Whewell Portrait
The Reverend William Whewell, a lithographed sketch made by E.U. Fiddis 1835, printed by Sirel. Whewell was a polymath and leading light at Cambridge during Darwins time there

An allegorical frontispiece depicting the Learning, Reason and Art, 18th century
5308737 An allegorical frontispiece depicting the Learning, Reason and Art, 18th century; (add.info.: An allegorical frontispiece depicting the Learning, Reason and Art)

Green Tara, Seated in Pose of Royal Ease (Lalitasana), with Lotus Stalks on Right Shoulder and Hands in Gestures of Reasoning (Vitarkamudra) and Gift Conferring (Varadamudra)

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

Hear now my Reasoning, hearken to the Pleadings of my Lips (colour litho)
1041951 Hear now my Reasoning, hearken to the Pleadings of my Lips (colour litho) by Kilburne, George Goodwin (1839-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hear now my Reasoning)

Punch cartoon regarding John Bright: Dissent In Earnest, 21 July 1860 (engraving)
6034590 Punch cartoon regarding John Bright: Dissent In Earnest, 21 July 1860 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dissent In Earnest, 21 July 1860)

"I sat two hours reasoning with my lord chancellor upon the bare floor"(engraving)
2780806 " I sat two hours reasoning with my lord chancellor upon the bare floor" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume, 1739-40 (print)
2899707 A Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume, 1739-40 (print) by English School, (18th century); 19.7x12.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: HUME, David (1711-1776)

Three bishops have been here this forenoon
908939 Three bishops have been here this forenoon by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); (add.info.: The Household of Sir Thomas More published by J M Dent 1906); English, out of copyright

Telegram sent by Kaiser Wilhelm II to President Wilson
Telegram sent by Kaiser Wilhelm II to US President Woodrow Wilson on 10th August 1914. Date: 1914

Rene Descartes, caricature
Rene Descartes. Caricature of the French philosopher and mathematician Rene Descartes (1596-1650). While travelling in Europe as a young man

Dialectic (Reasoning Art), Cornelis Cort, 1565

Human brain, occipital lobe
Brain, temporal lobe. Computer artwork of a human brain in profile within a glass-effect male head, showing the location of the temporal lobe (red)

1626 Francis Bacon Portrait Philosopher
Sir Francis Bacon British Scientist, Philosopher and Statesman (22 January 1561 - 9 April 1626). Copper frontis engraving from Bacons Sylva Sylvarum

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"Unraveling the Threads of Reason: From Descartes to Booth" Reasoning, a timeless pursuit that has shaped our understanding of the world. As we delve into history, we encounter iconic figures like Rene Descartes, deep in thought at his desk, contemplating the very essence of existence. In 1835, Reverend William Whewell's portrait captures the intellectual fervor surrounding reasoning during that era. It serves as a reminder of how reason was revered and sought after by scholars and thinkers alike. Yet even powerful leaders were not immune to its allure. Kaiser Wilhelm II sent a telegram to President Wilson, attempting to justify his actions through reasoned arguments. The power can be both enlightening and manipulative. The image of Green Tara seated in Lalitasana reminds us that reasoning is not limited to Western philosophy alone; it transcends cultures and religions. In her serene pose with lotus stalks on her right side, she embodies wisdom attained through rational thinking. Moving forward along the corridors of virtue depicted in frescoes titled "Reason, " we witness its influence on moral decision-making. Reason guides us towards righteousness and helps navigate life's complexities. A lithograph titled "Hear now my Reasoning" emphasizes the importance placed on persuasive argumentation throughout history. Our lips become instruments through which reason finds expression - an art form in itself. Even political cartoons have utilized reasoning as their subject matter. A Punch cartoon from 1860 depicts John Bright engaged in earnest dissent - showcasing how differing perspectives are presented and debated using logical discourse. An engraving portrays an intriguing scene where two minds engage in intense debate while sitting on bare floors - Lord Chancellor being challenged by someone seeking answers through rigorous reasoning techniques. David Hume's influential work "A Treatise of Human Nature" further explores human cognition and reasoning processes published back in 1739-40 – shaping philosophical discussions for centuries to come. Meanwhile, the nation mourned after President Lincoln's assassination in 1865.