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Laughter, humor, and comedy in ancient philosophy

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"Ancient philosophers were very interested in the themes of 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. Further, they we…

The psychology of comedy

by Martin, G. Neil

fromPsychology of everything

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"What makes us laugh? Why is comedy so important? How does comedy affect our behaviour? The Psychology of Comedy provides a unique insight into the role of laughter and humour in our lives. From the mechanics of comedy and what makes a good joke, to the health benefits of laught…

The psychology of comedy

by Martin, G. Neil

fromPsychology of everything

0 Type: Book

"What makes us laugh? Why is comedy so important? How does comedy affect our behaviour? The Psychology of Comedy provides a unique insight into the role of laughter and humour in our lives. From the mechanics of comedy and what makes a good joke, to the health benefits of laught…

The psychology of comedy

by Martin, G. Neil

fromThe Psychology of Everything

0 Type: Book

"What makes us laugh? Why is comedy so important? How does comedy affect our behaviour? The Psychology of Comedy provides a unique insight into the role of laughter and humour in our lives. From the mechanics of comedy and what makes a good joke, to the health benefits of laught…

Laughter, humor, and comedy in ancient philosophy

0 Type: Book

"Ancient philosophers were very interested in the themes of 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. Further, they we…

What made Freud laugh: an attachment perspective on laughter

by Nelson, Judith Kay

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In her characteristically engaging style, Nelson explores a topic that has fascinated and frustrated scholars for centuries. Initially drawn to the meaning of laughter through her decades of work studying crying from an attachment perspective, Nelson argues that laughter is base…

What made Freud laugh: an attachment perspective on laughter

by Nelson, Judith Kay

0 Type: Book

In her characteristically engaging style, Nelson explores a topic that has fascinated and frustrated scholars for centuries. Initially drawn to the meaning of laughter through her decades of work studying crying from an attachment perspective, Nelson argues that laughter is base…

Shocked but connected: notes on laughter

by Roemer, Michael

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In Shocked But Connected, distinguished filmmaker Michael Roemer reflects on the nature of comedy and laughter. Incorporating the work of both the great thinkers and great comedians of our age, Roemer investigates what makes us laugh and what distinguishes comedy from all other …