They use fifteen words where one would suffice, and stroke their ego as much as impart information.

Its enough to make anyone adopt the long-held philosophy of, Were going to needmore gin.

The heroes rarely get the credit they deserve.

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We thought it was high time to give them their due.

Heres 12 of the best funny philosophy books to tickle your thinker.

The Book of Leon: Philosophy of a Fool

Leon Black is theCurb Your Enthusiasmcharacter portrayed byJ.

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The book shows how humor and philosophy are intertwined.

Not since that act of editing/vandalism has a book so thoroughly explored the true meaning of the Christian tome.

Though some say its irreverent, its actually an honest, straightforward, glib summary of the bible.

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Its a tough read at times, with the humor folded subtly into the mix.

Naturally its by Nietzsche, as hes the current godfather of philosophy.

It also says God is dead but means it in a positive light.

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Sometimes its paramount in our mind.

Other times we barely notice it until our fragile body or that of someone we love is damaged.

What we dont often discuss is aging.

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Its as unalterable, and in some ways more frightening to watch our meat degrade right before our eyes.

So Number Ten Ox seeks out the flawed scholarLi Kao to help him.

Or, maybe itsThe Wind-Up Bird Chroniclewithout the anomie.

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Bridge of Birds (The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox #1) - funny philosophy book

Diary of a Mad Old Man - funny philosophy book

Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal - funny philosophy book

The Gay Science - funny philosophy book

Fight Club - funny philosophy book

Against the Day - funny philosophy book

The Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti Monster - funny philosophy book

Holy Bible - Best God Damned Version - The Books of Moses: For atheists, agnostics, and fans of religious stupidity (Volume 1) - funny philosophy

Every Time I Find the Meaning of Life, They Change It: Wisdom of the Great Philosophers on How to Live - funny book

Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar . . .: Understanding Philosophy Through Jokes - funny book

Generation X Tales for an Accelerated Culture - funny philosophy book

The Book of Leon - funny philosophy