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The second episode of The Moomin Phenomenon podcast series dives into the true meaning of the so called Moomin Philosophy, and tries to figure out what Tove Jansson’s Moomins are all about between the lines. Hosted by actress Jennifer Saunders, this episode focuses on academics and philosophers who scratch their beards, wring their wrists and furrow their brows daily, studying the deeper aspects of the Moomins. Already as a child Boel Westin, professor and Tove Jansson biographer, wanted to be in Moominvalley. Actor Samuel West shares his favorite scene from a Moomin book. Many people around the world have different Moomin characters as role models, despite (or maybe because of) the flaws and quirks that both children and adults can identify with. What is it about the Moomins that appeals to so many on so many levels? Listen to the podcast on other platforms 👉 Participants: Jennifer Sounders, host Sanna Tirkkonen, philosopher Boel Westin, professo
