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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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
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
Quick ship, nice products- thanks!
Quick ship, nice products- thanks!
May 18, 2026 • Deena • Branson, MO, United States
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
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