John Morreall

Comic Relief. A Comprehensive Philosophy of Humor

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Автор книги: John Morreall

Жанр: Критика

Издательство: John Wiley & Sons Limited

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Год издания: 0

isbn: 9781444307801

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Comic Relief: A Comprehensive Philosophy of Humor develops an inclusive theory that integrates psychological, aesthetic, and ethical issues relating to humor Offers an enlightening and accessible foray into the serious business of humor Reveals how standard theories of humor fail to explain its true nature and actually support traditional prejudices against humor as being antisocial, irrational, and foolish Argues that humor’s benefits overlap significantly with those of philosophy Includes a foreword by Robert Mankoff, Cartoon Editor of The New Yorker

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