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Portraits of Philosophers

Linen-bound Hardcover

Portraits of Philosophers

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
9 Reviews
£39.95

Portraits of Philosophers is an elegant, clothbound coffee table book that pairs striking photographic portraits with intimate interviews about philosophy. It captures the presence and the ideas of some of the most influential philosophers of our time.

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Specifications

Page count: 240 pages
Image count: 66 images (black and white)
Language: English
Released on: September 2025
Dimensions: W 245 x L 245 x D 30 mm
Cover: Linen Hardcover
Material: 150gsm matte paper
Finishing: Foil-stamped title, ribbon bookmark, decorative headband and tailband
ISBN: 978-1-0682731-0-0
Weight: 1.4 kg
Author: Minco van der Weide

Featured:

Peter Singer – Moral philosopher and bestselling author, often described as the world’s most influential living philosopher.

A.C. Grayling – Leading public thinker and author of 30+ books on ethics, meaning, and the human condition.

Kwame Anthony Appiah – NYU professor and cultural critic, exploring identity, cosmopolitanism, and moral reasoning.

Alice Crary – One of the world’s most influential social philosophers, whose ideas have shaped feminist, animal rights and disability movements.

Julian Baggini – Well-known author, journalist, and philosopher of everyday life and thought.

Simon Blackburn – Cambridge professor emeritus and bestselling writer on human nature and morality.

Clare Carlisle – Philosopher and biographer whose recent work rethinks faith, freedom, and Kierkegaard.

Roger Crisp – Oxford moral theorist who has made timeless contributions to the field, and editor of foundational works in ethics.

John Cottingham – Authority on Descartes, moral philosophy, and the relationship between reason and spirituality.

Stephen Law – Philosopher of belief and scepticism, known for clarity and public engagement.

Denise Ferreira da Silva – Renowned critical theorist reshaping philosophy through questions of race, time, and ethics.

Daisy Dixon – Emerging voice in aesthetics, reinvigorating the field with insightful new ways of thinking.

Alex Carter – Cambridge University Academic Director and the photographer's former professor, whose lessons helped spark the project.

Reader Reviews
9 reviews
  • ZK
    Zeynep K.
    Verified Buyer
    1 week ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    A beautiful book

    It's easy to see how much care has gone into every inch of this book. With beautiful photographs, insightful text, and gorgeous production, Portraits of Philosophers is now one of my favourite books on my shelf.

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    Sara M.
    Verified Buyer
    2 weeks ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    This is a wonderful book

    Well done Platonic Press for putting together such an interesting book. I am not an academic or a philosopher but I always enjoy reading articles on modern philosophers and their views on some of the major topics of the day. This is a wonderful book to dip into as it challenges one's own thoughts on so many things, and gives you lots of fresh ideas.

  • AE
    Amelia E.
    Verified Buyer
    3 weeks ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Stunning book

    Just received it so haven’t had a chance to read it yet, but luckily it looks exactly like the pictures. Such a lovely finish, very luxurious… definitely a keeper.

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    Miles
    Verified Reviewer
    1 week ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Beautiful Production

    What a lovely book and so well made. Pictures are truly beautiful and capture the characters so well.

    As regards the content each chapter shows the Philosopher so well and leads you to look further into their views.

    I know one of the Philosophers is my son, so I am proudly biased, but that just makes the book even more of a treasure.

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    Chiara P.
    Verified Reviewer
    3 weeks ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Amazing read and looks great with our house aesthetics 😍

    Honestly bought it mainly for the looks (it does look georg) but also pleasantly surprised by the wisdom in it… Thanks for the kind note, and beautiful packaging!

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