The Philosopher Queens: The Lives and Legacies of Philosophy's Unsung Women

'This is brilliant. A book about women in philosophy by women in philosophy - love it ' Elif Shafak

Where are the women philosophers? The answer is right here.

The history of philosophy has not done women justice: you've probably heard the names Plato, Kant, Nietzsche and Locke - but what about Hypatia, Arendt, Oluwole and Young?

The Philosopher Queens is a long-awaited book about the lives and works of women in philosophy by women in philosophy. This collection brings to centre stage twenty prominent women whose ideas have had a profound - but for the most part uncredited - impact on the world.

You'll learn about Ban Zhao, the first woman historian in ancient Chinese history; Angela Davis, perhaps the most iconic symbol of the American Black Power Movement; Azizah Y. al-Hibri, known for examining the intersection of Islamic law and gender equality; and many more.

For anyone who has wondered where the women philosophers are, or anyone curious about the history of ideas - it's time to meet the philosopher queens.

Author: Rebecca Buxton, Lisa Whiting
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Unbound
Published: 09/22/2020
Pages: 288
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.30w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781783528011