Epicurus - Existential Comics

A philosophy webcomic about the inevitable anguish of living a brief life in an absurd world. Also Jokes

The Robbery of Epicurus

It's amazing how no philosophers have come up with the idea of "the best life is hoarding endless wealth while others toil in poverty", it's almost like it's a horrible idea.

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The History of What is the Good Life

I know it's hard to imagine, but I've even heard that some people like to leave the house and socialize.

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Epicurean Fine Dining

As for myself, what causes the most happiness is being rude to customers.

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Captain Metaphysics and the Problem of Language

Yes, all problems of philosophy are problems of language, but it turns out that all problems of language are problems of punching, so...

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Captain Metaphysics and the Postmodern Peril

Strawman Derrida defeated again!

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Captain Metaphysics and the Extreme Skeptic

Philosophical ideas that can be refuted by punching: 1. Moral Nihilism 2. Moral Relativism 3. Scepticism about the outside world 4. Scepticism about causation 5. Denial of qualia 6. That violence never accomplishes anything

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Epicureanism: The Original Party School

"Plus, no hangover, so we feel great in the morning!" "Actually bro, I ate like an ENTIRE pot of cheese, and I'm not feeling so great."

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Captain Metaphysics and the Ship of Theseus

You face is suddenly looking a lot like a problem of Metaphysics, Kant.

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Silicon Valley Philosophy

Startup idea: it's like Uber, but for philosophy. You put in your location, and within 15 minutes a philosopher shows up to argue with you about the nature of justice. I call it Ubermensch

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Captain Metaphysics and the Wizard of Elea

Plus, everyone knows it's a stupid thought experiment anyway.

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Captain Metaphysics and the Mereological Monster

Although when you think about it, it's probably still a monad

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Greek Hold'em

I gave them name tags because all Greek philosophers look alike. I don't mean that in a racist way...I mean it in a prejudice-against-philosophers way.

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