دانلود کتاب Comic Relief: A Comprehensive Philosophy of Humor

Comic Relief: A Comprehensive Philosophy of Humor develops an inclusive theory that integrates psychological, aesthetic, and ethical issues relating to humor Offers an enlightening and accessible foray into the serious business of humor Reveals how standard theories of humor fail to explain its true nature and actually support traditional prejudices against humor as being antisocial, irrational, and foolish Argues that humor’s benefits overlap significantly with those of philosophy Includes a foreword by Robert Mankoff, Cartoon Editor of The New YorkerContent: Chapter 1 No Laughing Matter (pages 1–26): Chapter 2 Fight or Flight – or Laughter (pages 27–39): Chapter 3 From Lucy to “I Love Lucy” (pages 40–68): Chapter 4 That Mona Lisa Smile (pages 69–89): Chapter 5 Laughing at the Wrong Time (pages 90–110): Chapter 6 Having a Good Laugh (pages 111–124): Chapter 7 Homo Sapiens and Homo Ridens (pages 125–138): Chapter 8 The Glass is Half?Empty and Half?Full (pages 139–145):