Philosophy is such a serious business that it can be hard to find the lighter side to it. It is important to take everything with a grain of salt and try to find the humor in everything these days, and philosophy is no different. For those out there who are looking to find the lighter side of things, read on for some funny jokes of all kinds, all of them related to the subject of philosophy.

It is easier to criticize ideas than it is to create new ideas.

Speak with respect, but carry a big question.

The First Law of Philosophy: For every philosopher, there exists an equal and opposite philosopher. The Second Law of Philosophy: They're both wrong.

Descartes is sitting in a bar, having a drink. The bartender asks him if he would like another. "I think not," he says and vanishes in a puff of logic.

What is Mind? No Matter.
What is Body? Never Mind.

I passed my ethics exam. Of course I've cheated.

Q: Is this a question?
A: If this is an answer!

What's the difference between a philosopher and an engineer?
About 50,000 a year.

Did you hear about the guy who went to the solipsist convention?
Nobody showed up.

Philosophy: A route of many roads leading from nowhere to nothing. (Quote by Ambrose Bierce)

A great truth is a truth whose opposite is also a great truth. (Quote by Christopher Morley)

Philosophers do it deeper.
Philosophers do it a posteriori.
Philosophers do it consistently.
Philosophers do it conceptually.
Philosophers do it for pure reasons.
Philosophers do it with their minds.
Philosophers think about doing it.
Philosophers wonder why they did it.

How many philosophers does it take to change a light bulb?
"Hmmm... well there's an interesting question isn't it?"
"Define 'light bulb'..."
"How can you be sure it needs changing?"
Three--one to change it and two to stand around arguing over whether or not the light bulb exists.

How many existentialists does it take to change a light bulb?
Two--one to change the light bulb and one to observe how the light bulb symbolizes an incandescent beacon of subjectivity in a netherworld of Cosmic Nothingness.

A philosophy professor puts together his final exam, and it is quite simple. He sets a desk chair on top of a table and tells the students to use all of the knowledge they have acquired in his class to prove that the chair does not exist in reality. The students get to work, some taking hours, others taking minutes. Surprisingly enough, the student with the shortest final piece comes out with the highest grade. His answer? “What Chair?”

More Resources

If these aren’t enough for you, check out some of these great philosophy joke resources.

• WorkJokes—Many types of jokes related to philosophy
• Basic Jokes –Clean Philosophy Jokes
• Philosophy Humor –Jokes related to philosophy
• Airplane Jokes – Philosophy jokes related to airplanes

Some people take life too seriously. Even philosophy can have some humor to it.


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