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The Feline Philosopher (voiced by Eddie Lawrence) is a stray cat and a motivational speaker who has helped out Garfield, as well as the U.S. Acres gang.
Physical appearance[]
The Feline Philosopher is depicted as a feline with blue fur, two huge cartoonish eyes with white sclera and black pupils, a big muzzle with whiskers on his cheeks, a big black nose, as well as a fluffy tail. He also has a plump body, short legs, and big feet with three toes. As for attire, he wears a red tie and a blue fedora hat.
Personality[]
As a personal motivator, The Feline Philosopher has an apparent need to boost the morale of those animals, which are experiencing breakdown. His inspiration tactics have two stages: first, he asks the broken down about his/her feelings and failures; then he performs tirade calling to rise against obstacles and go for own claims. This therapy worked especially well on Wade, although he ends up getting traumatized himself when Wade exchanges his own failures.
Appearances[]
Garfield and Friends[]
Season 7[]
- "The Feline Philosopher"
- "The Farmyard Feline Philosopher"
- "The Man Who Hated Cats" (non-speaking cameo)
Role[]
The Feline Philosopher[]
The Feline Philosopher is first seen resting in an alley. He asks Garfield what he is doing, and when he discovers that Garfield is giving up, he is shocked and tells him that he hates hearing such things. Garfield allows him to give him a motivational speech to help him in his quest for the pie after introducing himself. The Feline Philosopher's words boost Garfield's determination. After failing to get the pie, Garfield returns for more advice, and the Philosopher's speech boosts his determination again. Garfield then decides to drag an unwilling Feline Philosopher to the neighbor's yard to get the dog away. Later, The Feline Philosopher is seen sitting on an alley fence and questioning his career as a motivational speaker. Garfield reconvenes with the Feline Philosopher. The cat gives Garfield another speech.
The Farmyard Feline Philosopher[]
The Feline Philosopher is seen resting on a barrel in the middle of the woods. He helps the Weasel after being launched away, encouraging him to return to the farm. Later, when Orson and Roy chase the Weasel, they meet the Feline Philosopher, who offers another motivational speech. Orson refuses, but Roy listens, hoping it will help them catch the Weasel. Eventually, Orson brings the Philosopher to Wade to traumatize him, hoping to stop his motivational speeches. The plan backfires when Wade becomes the new philosopher, motivating Orson and Roy to do chores.
The Man Who Hated Cats[]
The Feline Philosopher makes a brief cameo appearance. He is seen resting in an alley.
Trivia[]
- The Feline Philosopher inspires other characters in a similar fashion to the Old Philosopher, a character developed by his voice actor.
- The Feline Philosopher talks with his lips moving, unlike most other animal characters in the Garfield segments of Garfield and Friends.
- Whenever he asks the broken down about his/her feelings or failures, "Beautiful Dreamer" plays in the background.