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Unemployed Philosophers Guild wholesale

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Brooklyn, NY

Delivers by Jun 5-17

About Unemployed Philosophers Guild

The origins of the Unemployed Philosophers Guild are shrouded in mystery. Some accounts trace the Guild's birth to Athens in the latter half of the 4th century BCE. Allegedly, several lesser philosophers grew weary of the endless Socratic dialogue endemic in their trade and turned to crafting household implements and playthings. (Hence the assertions that Socrates quaffed his hemlock poison from a Guild-designed chalice, though vigorous debate surrounds the question of whether it was a "disappearing" chalice.) Others argue that the UPG dates from the High Middle Ages, when the Philosophers Guild entered the world of commerce by selling bawdy pamphlets to pilgrims facing long lines for the restroom. Business boomed until 1211 when Pope Innocent III condemned the publications. Not surprisingly, this led to increased sales, even as half our membership was burned at the stake. More recently, revisionist historians have pinpointed the birth of the Guild to the time it was still cool to live in New York City's Lower East Side. Two brothers turned their inner creativity and love of paying rent towards fulfilling the people's needs for finger puppets, warm slippers, coffee cups, and cracking up at stuff. Most of the proceeds go to unemployed philosophers (and their associates). A portion also goes to some groups working on profound causes.

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Ratings and reviews

4.9

Brand rating (482 reviews)

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Product quality

4.9

Fulfillment

5.0

Communication

Excellent company to work with. We have been selling their products for over five years and couldn’t be more pleased

Excellent company to work with. We have been selling their products for over five years and couldn’t be more pleased

May 27, 2026 • Pamela • Mentone, AL, United States

Purchased products:

Purchased product: Cheshire Cat Heat-Changing Coffee Mug
Purchased product: Mad Hatter Pill Box
Purchased product: Tea & Madness Alice in Wonderland Scented Jar Candle

I recently ordered the small notebook spinner with notebooks and the process was well explained and the communication was quick and concise. Love the way the display is working in my shop.

I recently ordered the small notebook spinner with notebooks and the process was well explained and the communication was quick and concise. Love the way the display is working in my shop.

May 19, 2026 • Sharla • Larkspur, CO, United States

Purchased products:

Purchased product: Countertop Notebook Spinner Display (notebooks included)
Purchased product: Edgar Allan Poe Bookmark Set
Purchased product: Fantasy Magnetic Bookmark Set
Purchased product: Mystery Bookmark Set

Quick ship, nice products- thanks!

Quick ship, nice products- thanks!

May 18, 2026 • Deena • Branson, MO, United States

Purchased products:

Purchased product: Achilles Heel Soap
Purchased product: Benjamin Franklin Card
Purchased product: Disappearing Civil Liberties Heat-Changing Mug
Purchased product: First Amendmints
Purchased product: Freedom Soap
Purchased product: George Washington Card
Purchased product: Great Wave Bath Soap
Purchased product: Lady MacBeth Guest Soap
Purchased product: Minotaur Mud Bar Soap
Purchased product: Presidential Slogans Puzzle
Purchased product: Presidents Pets Coffee Mug
Purchased product: Stiff Upper Lip Balm - Peppermint Flavor

Happy with Unemployed Philosophers Guild products as always! Our customers love them, too.

Happy with Unemployed Philosophers Guild products as always! Our customers love them, too.

May 8, 2026 • Josie • Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Purchased products:

Purchased product: Botany Naturalist's Notebook
Purchased product: Cloudspotting Notebook
Purchased product: Cooking Notebook
Purchased product: Geology Notebook
Purchased product: Great Games Notebook
Purchased product: Mini Masterpieces Notebook
Purchased product: Modern Artists Coffee Mug
Purchased product: Paleontology Notebook
Purchased product: Pan Am Africa Notebook
Purchased product: Pan Am Scandinavia Notebook
Purchased product: Stargazing Notebook
Purchased product: The Moon Passport Notebook

Pleased

Pleased

May 8, 2026 • Latasha • Jacksonville, FL, United States

Purchased products:

Purchased product: Pulp Tarot Deck
Purchased product: Sci-Fi Tarot Deck

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