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Laughter: An Essay On The Meaning Of The Comic

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Laughter is presented as a uniquely human phenomenon, with Henri Bergson examining its causes and social functions. He analyzes comedic elements like comic characters, wordplay, and incongruity, highlighting the tension between rigid social norms and human flexibility. The essay combines wit and analysis, exploring laughter's psychological and physiological aspects, including its role in releasing pent-up energy and fostering social bonds. Through anecdotal examples, Bergson uncovers the deeper significance of laughter in human life.

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Laughter: An Essay On The Meaning Of The Comic, Henri Bergson

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2023
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Jazyk
anglicky
Vydavateľ
Double9 Books
Rok vydania
2023
Väzba
mäkká
Počet strán
86
ISBN13
9789358591934
Série
Prvé vydanie
1900
Pôvodný názov
Le Rire. Essai sur la signification du comique
Hodnotenie
3,4 z 5
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Laughter is presented as a uniquely human phenomenon, with Henri Bergson examining its causes and social functions. He analyzes comedic elements like comic characters, wordplay, and incongruity, highlighting the tension between rigid social norms and human flexibility. The essay combines wit and analysis, exploring laughter's psychological and physiological aspects, including its role in releasing pent-up energy and fostering social bonds. Through anecdotal examples, Bergson uncovers the deeper significance of laughter in human life.