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Laughter: An Essay On The Meaning Of The Comic

Laughter: An Essay On The Meaning Of The Comic

Bergson, Henri

Hardcover

PhilosophyHumorLiterary Criticism

ISBN10: 1161438866
ISBN13: 9781161438864
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 86
Weight: 0.82
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Laughter: An Essay On The Meaning Of The Comic is a philosophical work by Henri Bergson that explores the nature and purpose of humor. Bergson argues that laughter is a social phenomenon that arises from the tension between our mechanical, automatic behavior and our creative, spontaneous impulses. He contends that humor is a means of breaking down these rigid social structures and allowing us to see the world in a new and refreshing light. Through a series of examples and analyses, Bergson explores the different types of humor, from the absurd to the satirical, and examines the ways in which laughter can be used to critique and subvert oppressive social norms. Ultimately, Laughter is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the role of humor in human society, and a must-read for anyone interested in the philosophy of humor.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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