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Metaphors: Understanding Philosophy Through Images

Authors: Alcalde, Pedro, Alcalde, Merlín

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A visually stunning journey through some key philosophical concepts, presented through simple metaphors and captivating artwork.

The perfect book for a budding philosopher or anyone interested in in exploring profound ideas through art.


The word metaphor comes to us from Ancient Greek, in which it meant “transfer.” In this book, philosophical concepts from throughout history and from all over the world, are transferred into images, which help us to understand the world that surrounds us using memorable colors and shapes. 

Designed for those curious about philosophy and its intricacies, this elegant and accessible book explores 24 metaphors, that are foundational to our understanding of the human experience and the mysteries of existence.

Each double-page spread explores
  • A specific metaphor such as the mirror, light, an iceberg, or the matrix. 
  • One side of the spread offers information about the philosopher; an original quote; the source text; a symbol for each metaphor; and contextual background. 
  • The opposite page features a gorgeous artwork that encapsulates the overarching significance of the metaphor it illustrates. 
  • From Heraclitus’ river, the first metaphor of western philosophy, to the liquid metaphor a concept introduced by the sociologist Zygmunt Bauman to describe the characteristics of contemporary society, this fascinating guide is a clear and memorable introduction to world philosophy.
Product details
Attribute name Attribute value
Author Alcalde, Pedro, Alcalde, Merlín
Dimensions 222 x 276 x 13 mm
Imprint Prestel Junior
ISBN 9783791375908
Language English
Media type Hardback
Original title Metaphors: Understanding Philosophy Through Images
Page count 64
Product no 9783791375908
Publish date 2025-03-11
Publisher Prestel Publishing
RRP List price 19.99 GBP
Weight 527 g

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