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The Philosophy of Humor: What Makes Something Funny
- Author(s):
- Chris A. Kramer (see profile)
- Date:
- 2022
- Group(s):
- Analytic Philosophy, Film-Philosophy, Philosophy
- Subject(s):
- Humor, Philosophy, Laughter, Aesthetics
- Item Type:
- Article
- Tag(s):
- Philosophy of humor, Language and Humor, subversive humor, Ethics of laughter, aesthetics
- Permanent URL:
- https://doi.org/10.17613/vxx3-vc33
- Abstract:
- People can laugh at almost anything. What's the deal with that? What makes something funny? This essay reviews some theories of what it is for something to be funny. Each theory offers insights into this question, but no single approach provides a comprehensive answer.
- Metadata:
- xml
- Published as:
- Online publication Show details
- Pub. URL:
- https://1000wordphilosophy.com/2022/11/20/the-philosophy-of-humor/
- Publisher:
- 1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology
- Pub. Date:
- November 20, 2022
- Website:
- 1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology
- Status:
- Published
- Last Updated:
- 1 year ago
- License:
- Attribution
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