What's the Name of That Book??? discussion

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► UNSOLVED: One specific book > Non-fiction Philosophy/Art/Classical Studies (see photo in post). Includes a chapter called "The Philosophical Mind"

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message 1: by Amanda (new)

Amanda | 2 comments I found a photo of a book on social media which I would love to read, but am unable to work out the title.

Mystery Book Photograph

Chapter 2 is called "The Philosophical Mind" as seen in the image. It appears to be illustrated, and the open page discusses Plato and Aristotle. It may be an art or philosophy book, possibly related to Classical Studies.

Despite extensive reverse image searches, I've been unable to find the original source of the photograph. It will have been published prior to 2019, and likely within the last 10 years or so.

I'd very much like to own a copy of this beautiful book, and will be so grateful if anyone can help!


message 2: by Oriana (new)

Oriana Van Vlaanderen | 1 comments Hi, do you perhaps know a bit more of the context? The problem is that Socrates, Plato and Raphael's painting The School of Athens are very much 'standard' in books on philosophy.

The cover (hardcover?) suggests that is is probably another colourful picture or possibly a painting.


message 3: by Kris (new)

Kris | 54953 comments Mod
The fresco (painting) "School of Athens" is by Raphael (1509-1511). Location: Apostolic Palace, Vatican City.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sch...

Google search: painting plato aristotle
Then click on "Images" tab.


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