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

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 center 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.

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