Laughter, Humor, and Comedy in Ancient Philosophy
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| Author | : Pierre Destrée |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 305 |
| Release | : 2019 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780190460549 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0190460547 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (49 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Laughter, Humor, and Comedy in Ancient Philosophy by : Pierre Destrée
Book excerpt: Ancient philosophers were very interested in questions about laughter, humor and comedy. They theorized about laughter and its causes, moralized about the appropriate uses of humor and what it is appropriate to laugh at, and wrote treaties on comedic composition. This volume explores themes that were important for ancient philosophers: the psychology of laughter, the ethical and social norms governing laughter and humor, and the philosophical uses of humor and comedic technique.
