The Morality of Laughter

The Morality of Laughter
Author: F. H. Buckley
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2010-03-25
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 0472022725

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“Bravo! I’ll say nothing funny about it, for it is a superior piece of work.” —P. J. O’Rourke “F. H. Buckley’s The Morality of Laughter is at once a humorous look at serious matters and a serious book about humor.” —Crisis Magazine “Buckley has written a . ne and funny book that will be read with pleasure and instruction.” —First Things “. . . written elegantly and often wittily. . . .” —National Post “. . . a fascinating philosophical exposition of laughter. . . .” —National Review “. . . at once a wise and highly amusing book.” —Wall Street Journal Online “. . . a useful reminder that a cheery society is a healthy one.” —Weekly Standard


The Morality of Laughter
Language: en
Pages: 257
Authors: F. H. Buckley
Categories: Philosophy
Type: BOOK - Published: 2010-03-25 - Publisher: University of Michigan Press

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“Bravo! I’ll say nothing funny about it, for it is a superior piece of work.” —P. J. O’Rourke “F. H. Buckley’s The Morality of Laughter is at once
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Pages: 305
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Categories: Philosophy
Type: BOOK - Published: 2019 - Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

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Pages: 296
Authors: John Morreall
Categories: Humor
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This book assesses the adequacy of the traditional theories of laughter and humor, suggests revised theories, and explores such areas as the aesthetics and ethi
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Pages: 218
Authors: Jure Gantar
Categories: Humor
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