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Laughter, Humor, and Comedy in Ancient Philosophy

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Laughter, Humor, and Comedy in Ancient Philosophy - Destrée, Pierre (Editor), and Trivigno, Franco V (Editor)
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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.

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Laughter, Humor, and Comedy in Ancient Philosophy 2019, Oxford University Press, USA

ISBN-13: 9780190460549

Hardcover