Helena Blavatsky, Russian author and founder of Theosophy, 1889. Helena Blavatsky, Russian author and founder of Theosophy, 1889
Aristotle with a Bust of Homer, 1653. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnAristotle with a Bust of Homer, 1653
Bronze Portrait Head of Philosopher, found in sea of Antikythera, circa late 3rd century BC. Probably Bion of Borysthenes, a cynic in 4th century BC
J. M. E. McTaggart, c1920?, (1943). Creator: Roger FryJ. M. E. McTaggart, c1920?, (1943). Portrait of John McTaggart Ellis McTaggart (1866-1925), English idealist metaphysician, fellow and lecturer in philosophy at Trinity College, Cambridge
John Stuart Mill, British social reformer and philosopher, 1873. Artist: SpyJohn Stuart Mill, British social reformer and philosopher, 1873. An advocate of utilitarianism, Mill (1806-1873) was probably the most influential liberal thinker of the 19th century
ReneDescartes. Creator: UnknownRene Descartes
Rene Descartes, French philosopher and mathematician, 1835. Nineteenth century engraving of Descartes (1596-1650) who is regarded as one of the great figures in the history of Western thought
Karl Heinrich Marx, German philosopher, political economist, and revolutionary, (1903). The father of modern communism, Marx (1818-1883)
Two Philosophers Watching an Eclipse, 1615-42. Creator: Pierre BrebietteTwo Philosophers Watching an Eclipse, 1615-42
The meeting of Diogenes of Sinope and Alexander the Great, 1784. Creator: Quirin MarkThe meeting of Diogenes of Sinope and Alexander the Great, 1784
F. H. Bradley, c1920?, (1943). Creator: Reginald Grenville EvesF. H. Bradley, c1920?, (1943). Portrait of the British philosopher Francis Herbert Bradley (1846-1924). Painting at Merton College, University of Oxford
North View of Friar Bacons Study at Oxford, late 18th century, (1943). CreatorNorth 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
Socrates, (c470-399 BC), 1830. Creator: UnknownSocrates, (c470-399 BC), 1830. Socrates (c470-399 BC) Athenian moral philosopher influential in Western ethical traditions of thought
Pythagoras, (c570-c495 BC), 1830. Creator: UnknownPythagoras, (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
I. Newton, (1642-1727), 1830. Creator: UnknownI. Newton, (1642-1727), 1830. Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, theologian, and author, educated at Trinity College, Cambridge
Leibnitz, (1646-1716), 1830. Creator: UnknownLeibnitz, (1646-1716), 1830. Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646-1716) German polymath, logicians, mathematician and natural philosopher of the Enlightenment who also made contributions to physics
Machiavel, (1469-1527), 1830. Creator: UnknownMachiavel, (1469-1527), 1830. Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527) Italian diplomat, politician, historian, philosopher, writer, playwright and poet of the Renaissance
Dr S. Clarke, (1675-1729), 1830. Creator: UnknownDr S. Clarke, (1675-1729), 1830. Samuel Clarke (1675-1729) English philosopher and Anglican clergyman, a personal friend of Isaac Newton
Friedrich Engels, German socialist and collaborator and supporter of Karl Marx, 1879. Engels lived mainly in England from 1842
First Goetheanum, front (south) view, Dornach, Switzerland, 1922. The Goetheanum was built between 1913 and 1919 by the Austrian philosopher
The School of Athens, detail of Plato & Aristotle, 1508-1511. Artist: RaphaelThe School of Athens, detail of Plato & Aristotle, 1508-1511. The School of Athens was painted by Raphael Sanzio for Pope Julius II (1503-1513)
Diogenes, after 1527. Artist: Ugo da CarpiDiogenes, after 1527. Diogenes (c400-323 BC) was an Ancient Greek philosopher who was one of the founders of the philosophy of Cynicism
Karl Marx, 19th century German political, social and economic theoristKarl 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
Alexander the Great meeting Diogenes, ca. 1580-1640. Creator: AnonAlexander the Great meeting Diogenes, ca. 1580-1640
The Honorable Samuel Adams, First Delegate to Congress from Massachusetts, 1781-1783. Creator: John NormanThe Honorable Samuel Adams, Esq. First Delegate to Congress from Massachusetts, 1781-83
Portrait of Adrian Beverland Drawing a Statue of Callipygian Venus, 1686. Creator: Isaac BeckettPortrait of Adrian Beverland Drawing a Statue of Callipygian Venus, 1686
Exhibit at the outdoor exhibition entitled "The Nature of the Enemy, "... New York, 1943New York, New York. Exhibit at the outdoor exhibition entitled " The Nature of the Enemy, " held on the plaza of Rockefeller Center
Cook, Rev. Jos. between 1870 and 1880. Creator: UnknownCook, Rev. Jos. between 1870 and 1880
New sign, erected seven years after Howard Scott talked of a... Josephine County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea LangeNew sign, erected seven years after Howard Scott talked of a survey of North America and formation of energy units, which had widespread vogue in the early years of depression
Diogenes Searching for an Honest Man, n. d. Creator: UnknownDiogenes Searching for an Honest Man, n.d
Le Dejeuner de Voltaire aFerney or Le Souper des Philosophes, c. 1773-75. Creator: UnknownLe Dejeuner de Voltaire a Ferney or Le Souper des Philosophes, c.1773-75
Voltaire Seen in Profile, n. d. Creator: Jean HuberVoltaire Seen in Profile, n.d
Caritat de Condorcet, Deputy at the National Convention, from Tableaux historiques de... 1798–1804Caritat de Condorcet, Deputy at the National Convention, from Tableaux historiques de la Revolution Francaise, 1798-1804
Volute Krater (Mixing Bowl), About 340 BCE. Creator: Painter of Copenhagen 4223Volute Krater (Mixing Bowl), About 340 BCE
Painted Banner (Thangka) of Lineage Painting of Two Lamas in Debate, c. 1500
Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove - No. 2 (Chikurin shichiken sono ni), from the... cSeven Sages of the Bamboo Grove - No. 2 (Chikurin shichiken sono ni), from the series " Popular Versions of Sages (Fuzoku kenjin ryaku)", c. 1776/81
Pratham Milan, Shrinathji revealing himself to Vallabhacharya on Mount Govardhan, Early 19th century
Portrait Head of a Philosopher, Second half of the 2nd century. Creator: UnknownPortrait Head of a Philosopher, Second half of the 2nd century
Solidus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Julian II, 361 (Summer)-363 (26 June). Creator: UnknownSolidus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Julian II, 361 (Summer)-363 (26 June)
Triomphe de Voltaire (Triumph of Voltaire) (Furnishing Fabric), Nantes, 1788 / 93Triomphe de Voltaire (Triumph of Voltaire) (Furnishing Fabric), Nantes, 1788/93. Manufactured by Petitpierre et Cie
Head of a Philosopher, 1758 / 64. Creator: Giovanni Domenico TiepoloHead of a Philosopher, 1758/64
Beggar with Oysters (Philosopher), 1865 / 67. Creator: Edouard ManetBeggar with Oysters (Philosopher), 1865/67
Disputation of Saint Catherine, 19th century in 14th century style. Creator: UnknownDisputation of Saint Catherine, 19th century in 14th century style
Emile Littre(French lexicographer and philosopher, 1801-1881), c. 1876Emile Littre (French lexicographer and philosopher, 1801-1881), c. 1876. Woodburytype, from the periodical " Galerie Contemporaine Litteraire, Artistique" (1876), volume 3
Jules Simon, c. 1876. Creator: Etienne CarjatJules Simon, c. 1876. Woodburytype, from the periodical " Galerie Contemporaine Litteraire, Artistique" (1876), volume 3
Marie-Eugene Chevreul, 1886. Creator: Paul NadarMarie-Eugene Chevreul, 1886. [Portrait of French chemist Michel Eugene Chevreul]. Gelatin silver print
Heraclitus, the Weeping Philosopher, c. 1630. Creator: UnknownHeraclitus, the Weeping Philosopher, c. 1630
Portrait of James Nasmyth, c. 1844, printed 1890 / 1900. Creators: David Octavius HillPortrait of James Nasmyth, c. 1844, printed 1890/1900. Carbon print
