Classical Philosopher Cards

Description: Know thyself.

Description: Diogenes was a Greek philosopher & a founder of Cynic philosophy. Love liberal arts & ancient Greek philosophy? Love tales and anecdotes of classical and Hellenic Greece and Macedon? This ancient Greek history Alexander the Great quote design is for you!

Description: "Philosophy starts with a question about yourself. A bold Greek temple facade bearing the original inscription, paired with the most famous line from Plato's Apology, makes a calm, monumental statement. Gnothi seauton, the Delphic maxim carved in Greek on the temple of Apollo, the motto Socrates made his own. Below: The unexamined life is not worth living. Maieutics, the art of questioning. For philosophy teachers and students, classics majors, therapists and coaches, travelers to Greece and lifelong seekers. A timeless gift for graduation, retirement or a birthday.

Description: Gaze into the abyss. Retro vintage classical serious German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche portrait, Nietzscheanism philosophy pop art graphic design. Funny Friedrich Nietzsche, pop art, Nietzscheanism, philosophy teacher, student, professor, philosopher, philosophers and motivational gifts and gift ideas for teachers, students and philosophy lover, men, women, and kids.

Description: Gaze into the abyss. Retro vintage classical serious German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche portrait, Nietzscheanism philosophy pop art graphic design. Funny Friedrich Nietzsche, pop art, Nietzscheanism, philosophy teacher, student, professor, philosopher, philosophers and motivational gifts and gift ideas for teachers, students and philosophy lover, men, women, and kids.

Description: "Everything flows and nothing stays. Three views of one river with ever-changing particles, set above a wide current, give visual form to Heraclitus' insight that permanence is an illusion and change is the only constant. Heraclitus and the doctrine of flux: the same river seen today, tomorrow and always, never with the same water. Panta rhei, everything flows, with the fragment No one steps into the same river twice. For lovers of ancient Greek philosophy, Stoics and process thinkers, philosophy teachers and students, and anyone who embraces change. A meaningful gift for new beginnings and graduations.

Description: Bold pop-art portrait of a classical philosopher Rene Descartes with red-blue contrast, Cogito Ergo Sum motif, perfect for philosophy fans and nerd chic apparel.

Description: "Every explanation needs four answers: the matter, the form, the maker and the purpose. An ingot, a compass, a hammer and a target point toward one vessel in this clean infographic of Aristotle's theory of causation. Aristotle's four causes from Physics II around a single bronze amphora: material (out of what?), formal (what is it?), efficient (by what?) and final (for what?). To know is to know why. For philosophy students and teachers, Aristotle fans, scientists who love asking why, and design thinkers. A classic choice for graduation and teacher appreciation gifts.

Description: "Change is the passage from what could be to what is. A small acorn, a young sprout and a full-grown oak illustrate Aristotle's answer to the ancient puzzle of becoming, in a simple, growth-themed design. Aristotle's metaphysics of change in three steps: acorn, sprout, oak. Potency, motion, act, or dynamis becoming energeia. The acorn is an oak in potency, a clean botanical philosophy design. For philosophy students, teachers and biology lovers, gardeners with a reflective streak and anyone growing into their potential. A meaningful gift for graduation, a new job or a fresh start.

Description: "Focus on what you control and let go of the rest. Two concentric circles map the core discipline of Stoic philosophy, a minimalist emblem for resilience, focus and peace of mind. Epictetus and the first lesson of the Enchiridion: some things are up to us, others are not. Judgments, desires and actions at the center; body, wealth, reputation and fortune in the outer ring. For Stoicism fans, readers of Marcus Aurelius and Seneca, athletes, therapists, entrepreneurs and anyone practicing calm under pressure. A daily reminder and a thoughtful gift.

Description: German philosopher, classical scholar, poet and philologist Friedrich Nietzsche quote. Words of wisdom.

Description: Ancient Greek philosophy is one of the foundations of western civilization. If you love classical philosophy and ancient Greek history, famous Greek philosophers such as Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, then this ancient Greek philosophy quote is for you.

Description: Also known as Saint Hildegard and the Sibyl of the Rhine

Description: A neon pop-art portrait of an 18th-century thinker Immanual Kant pairs formal period clothing with modern black sunglasses and the phrase “Kant Touch This.” Electric orange, hot pink, teal, and deep black create a bold retro comic aesthetic. Blending philosophy humor, academic wordplay, Enlightenment-era imagery, and contemporary attitude, the artwork gives classical intellectual culture a playful synthwave-inspired twist.

Description: Dare to think for yourself.

Description: A neon pop-art portrait of an 18th-century thinker pairs formal period clothing with modern black sunglasses and the phrase “Kant Touch This.” Electric orange, hot pink, teal, and deep black create a bold retro comic aesthetic. Blending philosophy humor, academic wordplay, Enlightenment-era imagery, and contemporary attitude, the artwork gives classical intellectual culture a playful synthwave-inspired twist.

Description: Corinth – Vintage Ancient Greece Design

Description: A vivid neon portrait of an Enlightenment philosopher appears beneath the phrase “Immanuel Kant” and the playful line “At Least Immanuel Tried.” Electric orange, hot pink, teal, and black create a bold retro pop-art aesthetic with comic-style shading and energetic brush lettering. Blending philosophy humor, academic wordplay, classical intellectual imagery, and synthwave attitude, the artwork gives serious philosophical history a clever modern twist.

Description: A monochrome depiction of a classical bust, likely of a Greek philosopher, presented in profile against a solid black background. The bust features intricate detailing in the hair and beard. White text above reads "— MEH GOOD ENOUGH —" and white text below reads "MEDIOCATES."

Description: A close-up, sepia-toned portrait of a man's face with a prominent beard and weathered features. The style is bold and linework-heavy, focusing on the facial structure and texture of the beard. A dark background contrasts with the lighter tones of the subject.

Description: A monochrome line-art rendition of a classical bust, likely a philosopher, with a large beard and flowing hair. The bust is positioned centrally against a black background. Above the bust, white text reads "Meh, good enough". Below the bust, white text reads "MEDIOCRATES".

Description: A grayscale graphic featuring a classical bust of bearded man with curly hair on the left. The background is black, and white, bold, uppercase text next to the bust reads: MUSIC GIVES A SOUL TO THE UNIVERSE -PLATO

Description: Was Classical Greek Studies your favorite subject in university? This ancient Spartan warrior helmet design is for you. Love classical Greece, Greek philosophy and great Greek philosophers such as Plato, Socrates and Aristotle? This Plato quote is for you.

Description: Is Socrates your favourite classical Greek philosopher? Are you a critical thinker? Do you admire great philosophers and their sharp minds in general? Great! This Socrates quote Greek philosophy design is perfect to wear at college philosophy class.

Description: Classical Greek philosopher and founder of the Academy in Athens, Greece. Perfect items for back to school, dorm rooms, and college students, especially Philosophy majors! Original design. Copyright 2018 Terri Jones. All rights reserved.

Description: Immanuel Kant: The beautiful in nature is a question of the form of object, and this consists in limitation, whereas the sublime is to be found in an object even devoid of form, so far as it immediately involves, or else by its presence provokes a representation of limitlessness, yet with a superadded thought of its totality.

Description: Bold grayscale Plutarch portrait with a stark white uppercase quote; vintage typography meets timeless wisdom on character as habit.

Description: Ancient Greek philosophy is the foundation of western way of thought. If you love Greek history, classical antiquity and the Greco-Roman world, then this Ancient Greek philosopher Plato quote design featuring an ancient Spartan warrior helmet is for you.

Description: Ancient Greek philosophy is one of the foundations of western civilization. If you love classical philosophy and ancient Greek history, famous Greek philosophers such as Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, then this ancient Greek philosophy quote is for you.

Description: This work of art was inspired by Rene Magritte's famous philosophical image, "Ceci n'est pas une pipe." This image featured a drawing of a tobacco pipe accompanied with the text, "This is not a pipe" in French. This parody features a bust of Socrates instead of a pipe.

Description: Immanuel Kant portrait and quote: Two things fill the mind with ever-increasing wonder and awe, the more often and the more intensely the mind of thought is drawn to them: the starry heavens above me and the moral law within me.

Description: Epictetus was a classical Greek Stoic philosopher. If you subscribe to classical Greek and Roman stoicism, then this motivational inspiring stoic philosophy quote is for you! Inspiring gift for classical liberal arts philosophy major, student and teacher.

Description: Ancient Greek philosophy is one of the foundations of western civilization. If you love classical philosophy and ancient Greek history, the Peloponnesian war and great Athenian statesmen such as Thucydides, then this philosophy quote design is for you.

Description: Democritus. Salvatore Rosa, 1615-1673

Description: Immanuel Kant portrait and quote: The busier we are, the more acutely we feel that we live, the more conscious we are of life.

Description: Immanuel Kant quote: But only he who, himself enlightened, is not afraid of shadows.