Rachael Wiseman’s Metaphysical Animals is the winner of the HWA 2022 Non-fiction Crown Award
Metaphysical Animals by Clare Mac Cumhaill and Rachael Wiseman
Elizabeth Buchan, chair of the Non-Fiction Crown Award judges, commented: “Acutely observed, often wry, Metaphysical Animals is a sparkling group biography of Iris Murdoch and three fellow philosophers who deserve to be remembered just as well — Mary Midgley, Philippa Foot, and Elizabeth Anscombe.
“The authors give us the bonus of a thoroughly readable philosophy lesson as they explore the trials, tribulations, and breakthroughs of these remarkable women.”
The judges for the 2022 Non-fiction Crown Award were Elizabeth Buchan (chair), Jad Adams, Ben Buchan, Isabelle Grey, Jagjeet Lally and Timothy Philips.