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

Philosopher's Cookoff

Host: "Welcome back to Philosopher's Cookoff, where philosophers try to create the best dish. Let's get back to the action. " Host: "Hume seems to struggling with his risotto, I'm not sure if the rice will cook in time." Host: "Meanwhile Wittgenstein just added, well something to his soup. I didn't see what it was but it came out of a box labeled “beetles”. " Host: "And the Buddha seems to be not doing much of anything. I can't tell if he's panicked or has reached a higher state of enlightenment. " Host: "Alright, time is up, let's see what the judges think." Judge: "Hume, the dish is seasoned well, but your rice is way under cooked. " Hume: "Yes, i took a risk, the dish takes 40 minutes to cook, i tried to cook it in 20. I was hoping the laws of physics might have suddenly changed." Judge: "Buddha, what happened? You aren't presenting a dish? " Buddha: "Yes, it is a metaphor for how desire leads to suffering, and we must empty ourselves of desire to achieve a higher state of being."
Buddha: "Also, i lost track of time and burned my souffle. " Judge: "Wittgenstein? Where to begin... this tastes absolutely disgusting." Second Judge: "Yeah, i agree, this is disgusting, what is in this?" Wittgenstein: "Ahh yes, but when each of us say something tastes "disgusting", there is no way to know if we are all experiencing the same sensation." Wittgenstein: "So while you've both learned to use the word "disgusting" to successfully navigate social situations and participate in language games.." Wittgenstein:: "...internally you might be feeling different tastes, even pleasant ones, so the dish might be good!" Judge: "No, i'm pretty sure it's just bad."
"When you think about it though 'you are a terrible cook, Wittgenstein' is just a move in a language game..."

Permanent Link to this Comic: https://existentialcomics.com/comic/405

Schopenhauer and Buddha

Premise: desire leads to suffering. Conclusion: we have to get revenge on Hegel.

Permanent Link to this Comic: https://existentialcomics.com/comic/269

Buddha and Hume

"Wait, I see what you are doing. You are trying to seem cool and aloof, because you know women like that." "No, Hume, once you realize the flesh decays and rots away, and physical beauty passes, you will realize that pursuing it cannot bring you lasting pleasure." "Lasting? I'm only looking for about five minutes!"

Permanent Link to this Comic: https://existentialcomics.com/comic/231

Jenga and the Meaning of Life


As renowned philosopher Al Davis said, the meaning life is to just win, baby.

Permanent Link to this Comic: https://existentialcomics.com/comic/226

Sorry! And the Nature of Suffering


It is better to not even begin playing the game, as it will only lead to suffering and misery. Plus, last time I played Hegel ended up winning, even though he totally didn't deserve it.

Permanent Link to this Comic: https://existentialcomics.com/comic/102

Philosophy Tech Support


Hello, customer complaints, this is Leibniz. Oh yeah? Well, this is the best of all possible customer support centers, so that can't be true

Permanent Link to this Comic: https://existentialcomics.com/comic/51

Support the comic on Patreon
Follow on RSS Follow on twitter Follow on facebook share with reddit share on twitter share with your friends on facebook

Comics I enjoy:

Podcasts & other sites I like:

Contact: existentialcomics@gmail.com