Julian Baggini: The Philosophy of Monty Python May 11, 2008

If life is as absurd as it often seems to be, then might not the best comedy have the greatest insights into its meaning? Baggini argues that the Pythons provide an ironic Anglo-Saxon alternative to gloomy European existentialism, one which is both wiser and funnier. Ridiculous? Possibly. True? Quite probably.

Always looking on the bright side of philosophy, Baggini - who looked at the philosophy of the Simpsons in a sell-out show last year - nonetheless promises to stop if it all gets too silly.

Illustrated with clips from the films.

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