# The Philosophers' Magazine

> Accessible philosophy magazine with interviews, essays, and offline reading. (iPhone/iPad app by Exact Editions Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-philosophers-magazine/id953951146 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Exact Editions Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/315268143)
- Category: Magazines & Newspapers, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), European Spanish
- Released: 2015-01-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-philosophers-magazine/id953951146/reviews.md

## What is The Philosophers' Magazine?

Founded in 1997 by Julian Baggini and Jeremy Stangroom, TPM: The Philosophers’ Magazine is an independent quarterly, devoted to presenting top-class philosophy in an accessible and entertaining format. It regularly includes interviews with leading philosophers as diverse as Simon Blackburn, Daniel Dennett, Michael Dummett, Luce Irigaray, Hilary Putnam, T.M. Scanlon, John Searle, Peter Singer and Slavoj Žižek. The magazine also includes news, essays, reviews, features and regular columnists. TPM is edited by the philosopher and writer, James Garvey.

During your subscription you can sync back issues to your device. These will remain in place if your subscription expires, unless your device removes them (for example when running low on disk space). Re-downloading issues requires a current subscription.

• Swipe or tap the page edges to flip to next/previous page.
• Use the animated thumbnail view to flick through the pages.
• Pinch or double-tap pages to zoom.
• Switch between single or double-page view.
• Search the current issue or the archive.
• Tap any page links to web sites, email addresses, phone numbers or maps.
• Tap contents-page links to jump to a particular article.
• Sync back issues to your device for offline reading (requires wi-fi).
• Network connection required otherwise.
• Bookmark favourite pages or search results to read later.
• Social Media sharing feature allowing you to share pages with friends via Twitter or Facebook etc 
• If your institution has a magazine subscription, you can access it directly from within your registered IP range.
                                                                      
We recommend first running the app within a wi-fi area so it can sync the latest issue to your device - after that you can use it anywhere. Subscribers will receive new issues automatically via Newsstand.

Subscriptions are available within the app at the following prices:

Quarterly £5.99
Annually £20.49

In addition, please note the following standard features of auto-renewable iTunes subscriptions:

• Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.
• Subscriptions will renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
• Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.
• You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings in iTunes after purchase.
• No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period.

You can find our privacy policy here:

http://www.exacteditions.com/about/privacy

and our terms of service here:

http://www.exacteditions.com/about/tos

## Key features

- Interviews with leading philosophers
- Essays, news, and reviews
- Offline reading of synced issues
- Searchable archive
- Interactive page links
- Social media sharing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Philosophers' Magazine | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| The Philosophers' Magazine | $23.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-philosophers-magazine/id953951146/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Perfect replica of print version on my iPad

*2019-07-23, version 12.0.0*

This app gives a perfect replica of the print version on my iPad with the option to read issues offline. This is perfect for me as I personally dislike reading only plain-text versions of articles.

### 2/5 — Avoid

*2017-03-11*

The Magazine has been going downward since it changed editor a while back. This last edition is the worst. Texts attributed to professors seem written by undergraduates. I wish I could cancel, but am not allowed to. I can and did delete it from my iPad, though.

### 1/5 — No plain text format

*2016-11-17, version 10.0.0*

There isn't an option to view the articles in a plain text format so I don't find this app helpful. Within this app you can only view the magazine in its printed format, with double columns of text on each page which means a fair bit of zooming in and out as you read. It's easier to read TPM by logging into their website where a plain text format is available if you scroll down beneath the 'printed' version of the page. I contacted the company who said they have no plans to upgrade this app to include a plain text option.

## Frequently asked questions about The Philosophers' Magazine

### What is The Philosophers' Magazine?

The Philosophers' Magazine is an independent quarterly publication presenting philosophy in an accessible and entertaining format. It features interviews with leading philosophers, news, essays, reviews, and regular columnists.

### How can I access content offline with The Philosophers' Magazine?

You can sync back issues to your device for offline reading. It is recommended to perform the initial sync within a Wi-Fi area. These synced issues will remain on your device unless removed due to low disk space.

### What are the subscription options for The Philosophers' Magazine?

Subscriptions are available quarterly for £5.99 or annually for £20.49. The app also lists subscription plans as $6.99/P3M and $23.99/P1Y.

### How do I manage my subscription for The Philosophers' Magazine?

You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period.

### Does The Philosophers' Magazine offer a free trial?

The provided data does not explicitly mention a free trial period. However, the app is listed as 'Free' in price, suggesting initial access might be free before subscription.

### What devices is The Philosophers' Magazine compatible with?

The Philosophers' Magazine is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often are new issues of The Philosophers' Magazine released?

The Philosophers' Magazine is an independent quarterly publication, meaning new issues are released approximately every three months.

### What is the user rating for The Philosophers' Magazine?

The app has a rating of 1.0 stars from 1 rating, based on the provided data.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 12.0.0 — 2018-10-05

• Added support for iOS 12 Password AutoFill, so if you have an Exact Editions account you can log in with a couple of taps.
• Added a Siri Shortcut which allows you to go directly to the latest issues.
• Added keyboard shortcuts for easy navigation within an issue.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 11.4.5 — 2018-02-13

● Bugfixes and performance improvements

### 11.3.0 — 2017-10-02

• Added support for drag and drop
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 10.0.1 — 2016-11-29

• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 10.0.0 — 2016-11-17

• Bug fixes and performance improvements

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