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Theophrastus Collection

"Theophrastus: Tracing the Legacy of an Ancient Greek Philosopher" In the realm of ancient philosophy

Background imageTheophrastus Collection: Theophrastus, Plato, Socrates, Epicurus, Pythagoras, and Zeno. Roman mosaic from Pompeii

Theophrastus, Plato, Socrates, Epicurus, Pythagoras, and Zeno. Roman mosaic from Pompeii
GREEK PHILOSOPHERS. Theophrastus, Plato, Socrates, Epicurus, Pythagoras, and Zeno. Roman mosaic from Pompeii

Background imageTheophrastus Collection: Theophrastus

Theophrastus
THEOPHRASTUS Greek philosopher, writer and naturalist

Background imageTheophrastus Collection: Theophrastus Deathbed

Theophrastus Deathbed
THEOPHRASTUS Greek philosopher and naturalist, depicted on his deathbed uttering his last words

Background imageTheophrastus Collection: The Prognostications (Prophecies) of Paracelsus, by Paracelsus (engraving)

The Prognostications (Prophecies) of Paracelsus, by Paracelsus (engraving)
3480675 The Prognostications (Prophecies) of Paracelsus, by Paracelsus (engraving); (add.info.: The Prognostications (Prophecies) of Paracelsus, are exceedingly cryptic

Background imageTheophrastus Collection: Theophrastus

Theophrastus
3586101 Theophrastus; (add.info.: Portrait of Theophrastus, a Greek native of Eresos in Lesbos, was the successor to Aristotle in the Peripatetic school)

Background imageTheophrastus Collection: Ancient Greek Philospher, Theophrastus, 1866 (engraving)

Ancient Greek Philospher, Theophrastus, 1866 (engraving)
1574480 Ancient Greek Philospher, Theophrastus, 1866 (engraving); (add.info.: Theophrastus (c372-c287 BC) Ancient Greek philospher and scientist

Background imageTheophrastus Collection: Portrait of Theophrastus, published 1574. Creators: Unknown, Johannes Sambucus

Portrait of Theophrastus, published 1574. Creators: Unknown, Johannes Sambucus
Portrait of Theophrastus, published 1574

Background imageTheophrastus Collection: Theophrastos (engraving)

Theophrastos (engraving)
662807 Theophrastos (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theophrastos. Illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy (Boston, 1890)

Background imageTheophrastus Collection: Theophrastus, Ancient Greek philosopher (engraving)

Theophrastus, Ancient Greek philosopher (engraving)
3647056 Theophrastus, Ancient Greek philosopher (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theophrastus (c371-c287 BC)), Ancient Greek philosopher

Background imageTheophrastus Collection: Title: Characters of Theophraste translated from Greek

Title: Characters of Theophraste translated from Greek
XIR164733 Title: Characters of Theophraste translated from Greek, with Characters or the morals of this century by La Bruyere (1645-96) 1688 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Background imageTheophrastus Collection: Title page to the second edition of The Herball

Title page to the second edition of The Herball
STC91595 Title page to the second edition of The Herball by John Gerard (1564-1612) 1633 (engraving) by Payne, John (d.1647); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageTheophrastus Collection: Theophrastus (engraving)

Theophrastus (engraving)
816637 Theophrastus (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theophrastus, Greek philosopher)

Background imageTheophrastus Collection: Portrait of Theophrastus Paracelsus, 1615-43. Creator: Pieter Soutman

Portrait of Theophrastus Paracelsus, 1615-43. Creator: Pieter Soutman
Portrait of Theophrastus Paracelsus, 1615-43

Background imageTheophrastus Collection: Paracelsus at Basle

Paracelsus at Basle
Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombast von Hohenheim, known as Paracelsus depicted opposing Lichtenfels at Basel. Date: circa 1527

Background imageTheophrastus Collection: Paracelsus - Secretary

Paracelsus - Secretary
Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombast von Hohenheim, known as Paracelsus depicted dictating to his assistant

Background imageTheophrastus Collection: Theophrastus, Ancient Greek philosopher and scientist, 1866

Theophrastus, Ancient Greek philosopher and scientist, 1866. Theophrastus (c372-c287 BC) was a pupil of Plato and of Aristotle who he succeeded as President of the Lyceum in 323 BC

Background imageTheophrastus Collection: Paracelsus Theophrastus 1493 - 1541 Swiss Alchemist Physician Astrologer And General Occultist

Paracelsus Theophrastus 1493 - 1541 Swiss Alchemist Physician Astrologer And General Occultist, Later Known As Philippus Theophrastus Aureolus Bombastus Von Hohenheim Engraved By J Cooper From The

Background imageTheophrastus Collection: Theophrastus, 372Bc-287Bc. Greek Philosopher And Naturalist. Engraved By J. W. Cook

Theophrastus, 372Bc-287Bc. Greek Philosopher And Naturalist. Engraved By J. W. Cook
Theophrastus, 372Bc-287Bc. Greek Philosopher And Naturalist. Engraved By J.W.Cook

Background imageTheophrastus Collection: Paracelsus (1493-1541)

Paracelsus (1493-1541)
Paracelsus (Theophrastus Philippus Aureolus Bombastus von Hohenheim) (1493-1541). Swiss physician, botanist, alchemist, astrologer, and general occultist. Engraving

Background imageTheophrastus Collection: Theophrastus, Ancient Greek philosopher

Theophrastus, Ancient Greek philosopher
Theophrastus of Lesbos (c.371-c.287 BC), Ancient Greek philosopher. Known as the " father of botany", Theophrastus studied with Plato in Athens

Background imageTheophrastus Collection: Therophrastus bust

Therophrastus bust
Theophrastus (374 - 287 BC) Greek philosopher and naturalist

Background imageTheophrastus Collection: Theophrastus bust

Theophrastus bust
Theophrastus (374 - 287 BC) Greek philosopher and naturalist

Background imageTheophrastus Collection: Paracelsus (De Bry)

Paracelsus (De Bry)
Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombast von Hohenheim, known as PARACELSUS Swiss medical & alchemist Date: 1490 - 1541

Background imageTheophrastus Collection: THEOPHRASTUS (c372 B. C. -c287 B. C. ). Greek philosopher and scientist. Engraving

THEOPHRASTUS (c372 B. C. -c287 B. C. ). Greek philosopher and scientist. Engraving
THEOPHRASTUS (c372 B.C.-c287 B.C.). Greek philosopher and scientist. Engraving, 19th century

Background imageTheophrastus Collection: Paracelsus (Theophrastus Bombastus Von Hohenheim) 1493-1541. Swiss-born German physician

Paracelsus (Theophrastus Bombastus Von Hohenheim) 1493-1541. Swiss-born German physician and alchemist. First to describe Silicosis. Connected Goitre with minerals in drinking water

Background imageTheophrastus Collection: Theophrastus (c372-c287 BC) Ancient Greek philosopher and scientist. Pupil of Plato

Theophrastus (c372-c287 BC) Ancient Greek philosopher and scientist. Pupil of Plato and of Aristotle who he succeeded as President of the Lyceum, 272 BC

Background imageTheophrastus Collection: Paracelsus (Theophrastus Bombastus Von Hohenheim) 1493-1541. Swiss-born German physician

Paracelsus (Theophrastus Bombastus Von Hohenheim) 1493-1541. Swiss-born German physician and alchemist. First to describe Silicosis. Connected Goitre with minerals in drinking water

Background imageTheophrastus Collection: THEOPHRASTUS (c372 B. C. -c287 B. C. ). Greek philosopher and scientist

THEOPHRASTUS (c372 B. C. -c287 B. C. ). Greek philosopher and scientist. Line engraving, 18th century
THEOPHRASTUS (c372 B.C.-c287 B.C.). Greek philosopher and scientist. Line engraving, 18th century

Background imageTheophrastus Collection: Andrea Cesalpino

Andrea Cesalpino, also known as Caesalpinus, (1519-1603) was an Italian botanist, physician and physiologist. He was the Professor of Medicine and Director of the Botanic Garden at Pisa University

Background imageTheophrastus Collection: Paracelsus & Secretary

Paracelsus & Secretary
Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombast von Hohenheim, known as Paracelsus depicted dictating to his assistant

Background imageTheophrastus Collection: Paracelsus at Basle

Paracelsus at Basle
Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombast von Hohenheim, known as PARACELSUS depicted debating with Canon Lichtenfels at Basel

Background imageTheophrastus Collection: PARACELSUS

PARACELSUS
Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombast, known as PARACELSUS Swiss-born physician and scientist

Background imageTheophrastus Collection: Paracelsus (Rubens)

Paracelsus (Rubens)
Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombast von Hohenheim, known as PARACELSUS Swiss medical & alchemist

Background imageTheophrastus Collection: Bombast K. A. Paracelsus

Bombast K. A. Paracelsus
Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombast von Hohenheim, known as PARACELSUS Swiss medical & alchemist


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"Theophrastus: Tracing the Legacy of an Ancient Greek Philosopher" In the realm of ancient philosophy, Theophrastus stands as a prominent figure alongside great thinkers like Plato, Socrates, Epicurus, Pythagoras, and Zeno. A Roman mosaic from Pompeii serves as a testament to his enduring influence. Born in Eresos on the island of Lesbos around 371 BC, Theophrastus was a student of Aristotle and eventually became his successor at the Lyceum. He delved into various fields such as botany, ethics, metaphysics, and logic. As he continued Aristotle's work on natural history and plant classification, Theophrastus earned himself the title "Father of Botany. " His meticulous observations laid the foundation for future scientific endeavors in this field. Despite being known primarily for his botanical studies today, it also explored human nature through his renowned work titled "Characters. " This collection depicted different personality types with vivid descriptions that still resonate with modern readers. The legacy extends beyond his own time. Paracelsus (1493-1541), a Swiss physician and alchemist deeply influenced by ancient philosophy and medicine, adopted Theophrastos as part of his name to honor this esteemed philosopher-scientist. Engravings depicting both Theophrastus himself and Paracelsus pay homage to their contributions to knowledge. These images capture their intellectual prowess while reminding us that wisdom transcends time. The deathbed scene associated with Theophrastus symbolizes not only mortality but also the immortality achieved through one's ideas. It serves as a reminder that even after passing away physically, our intellectual heritage lives on eternally. Today we continue to study ancient philosophers like Theophrastus because they provide timeless insights into human existence. Their teachings serve as guiding lights in our quest for knowledge and understanding.