Comic relief : a comprehensive philosophy of humor /

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...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Morreall, John
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2009.
Ausgabe:
1st ed.
Zusammenfassung:
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
Umfang:
203p.
Anmerkungen:
Description based upon print version of record.
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9786612460975
9781444358292
1444358294
9781282460973
1282460978
9781444307795
1444307797
9781444307801
1444307800
Schlagworte:
Wit and humor > Philosophy.
Wit and humor > History.
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