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An Essay on Laughter: Its Forms, Its Causes, Its Development and Its Value (Cram Edition)
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ISBN13: 9781026140338
Publisher: Xpresspress
Pages: 490
Weight: 1.50
Height: 0.99 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
This XpressRead Cram Edition of An Essay on Laughter pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.
Explore the depths of human amusement with James Sully's An Essay on Laughter: Its Forms, its Causes, its Development and its Value. This insightful work delves into the multifaceted nature of laughter, examining its psychological and philosophical underpinnings. Sully explores the diverse forms laughter takes, unraveling the causes that trigger this powerful emotion. Investigating the development of humor and its role in social behavior, this essay provides a comprehensive understanding of laughter's significance. From its evolutionary roots to its impact on our interactions, the book offers a compelling look at why we laugh and what laughter reveals about ourselves. A cornerstone of philosophical and psychological thought, this essay remains a relevant exploration of a fundamental aspect of the human experience. A meticulously prepared print republication of a classic work.Also from
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