Comic #2425: 2012-01-03

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Title: A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE PURPOSE OF MAN

Panel 1: SOCRATES

• Image: A classical portrayal of Socrates with a beard and long hair, wearing a toga.
• Text: "JUSTICE AND RIGHT THINKING."

Panel 2: AQUINAS

• Image: A figure resembling Thomas Aquinas, with a round head and a slight expression of concern, dressed in a robe.
• Text: "CONTEMPLATE THE DIVINE."

Panel 3: BENTHAM

• Image: A depiction of Jeremy Bentham, with longer hair and a thoughtful expression, wearing a cloak.
• Text: "MAXIMIZE HAPPINESS."

Panel 4: DARWIN

• Image: An illustration of Charles Darwin with a beard and a gentle smile, wearing a simple tunic.
• Text: "MAKE MORE MANS."

The panels are presented with distinct backgrounds, each corresponding to the philosopher being depicted.