The Visual Philosopher
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| Channel information | |
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| Handle | @thevisual.philosopher |
| Country | Ghana |
| Niche | Philosophy |
| Subcategories | History, Documentary, Psychology |
| Created | July 29, 2012 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 38,200 |
| Total views | 3,927,967 |
| Videos | 123 |
| Global rank | #25,930 |
| Country rank | #6 in Ghana |
| Niche rank | #86 in Philosophy |
| Est. earnings | $3,959 – $9,898 per month |
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The Visual Philosopher (@thevisual.philosopher) is a YouTube channel from Ghana in the Philosophy niche, created on July 29, 2012.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 38,200 subscribers, 3.9 million total views and 123 videos, ranking #25,930 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Statistics
| Subscribers | 38,200 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 3,927,967 |
| Videos | 123 |
| Average views per video | 31,935 |
| Global rank | #25,930 |
| Rank in Ghana | #6 |
| Rank in Philosophy | #86 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 2,911,131 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $3,959 – $9,898 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $47,510 – $118,774 |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $5,342 – $13,355 |
Earnings are estimates at a revenue per thousand views of $1.36–$3.40, not reported income.
Growth
| Period | Subscribers gained | Views gained |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | +200 | +32,655 |
| 7 days | +3,500 | +626,375 |
| 30 days | — | — |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 10,000 when tracking began (October 19, 2026)
- videos: already past 100 when tracking began (October 19, 2026)
- views: already past 1 million when tracking began (October 19, 2026)
Upcoming
- subscribers: 50,000, not yet projected
- views: 10 million, not yet projected
Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]
Top videos
The most-viewed videos on The Visual Philosopher's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | How Different Cultures Defined a Life Well-Spent | July 27, 2026 | 965,191 | 22,422 |
| 2 | Why Power Is So Addictive | October 15, 2026 | 301,000 | 3,878 |
| 3 | Why You Are Always Busy — The Hidden History of Stolen Time | June 3, 2026 | 166,400 | 6,059 |
| 4 | The Meaning of Life — Five Answers From the Great Philosophers | August 23, 2026 | 164,221 | 1,635 |
| 5 | You vs a Peasant of 1700 — Who Had the Better Life? | September 24, 2026 | 158,853 | 1,540 |
| 6 | Why Men Have to Keep Proving Their Masculinity | October 20, 2026 | 144,429 | 3,223 |
| 7 | Why Are Some Jobs Respected More Than Others? | October 2, 2026 | 116,771 | 1,427 |
| 8 | Why Work Was Invented — The Hidden History of Labour | May 2, 2026 | 112,896 | 4,350 |
| 9 | Where Your Beliefs Actually Come From | September 27, 2026 | 73,738 | 1,235 |
| 10 | Why You Obey Rulers You Know Are Corrupt | September 3, 2026 | 63,258 | 1,032 |
Niche and category
The Visual Philosopher's primary niche is Philosophy, where it ranks #86 among tracked channels. It is also listed under History (#698), Documentary (#1,639) and Psychology (#505).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | #291 |
| History | #698 |
| Documentary | #1,639 |
| Psychology | #505 |
Channel keywords: philosophy, history of ideas, hidden history, intellectual history, philosophy documentary, social philosophy, history explained, philosophy explained, critical thinking, modern life
See also
- Vladimir Safatle (45,800 subscribers)
- Aljoša Toplak (45,500 subscribers)
- Prof. Henrique Elfes (44,600 subscribers)
- Philosophy Origins Portuguê (40,800 subscribers)
- Zona Cinzenta (36,800 subscribers)
- Философи (36,600 subscribers)
- Official Philosophy (34,500 subscribers)
- The Royal Institute of Philosophy (30,500 subscribers)
References
- "The Visual Philosopher". YouTube.
- "The Visual Philosopher" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.