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Portraits of Philosophers

Linen-bound Hardcover

Portraits of Philosophers

£39.95

Portraits of Philosophers is an elegant, clothbound volume pairing striking photographic portraits with intimate interviews. It captures the presence and the ideas of some of the most influential philosophers of our time.

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Printed in the UK

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 Philosophers

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.

Care Instructions

For long life, handle with clean, dry hands; keep the book out of direct sunlight; and store it upright in a cool, dry place away from heat and humidity. Dust occasionally with a soft, dry cloth. When reading, open the book gently, avoid forcing the spine flat, particularly when new, and keep food and liquids well away.

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