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Exploring the nature of laughter, Henri Bergson's treatise delves into its essential role in human society. He argues that comedy serves as a caricature of human behavior, necessitating emotional detachment for laughter to occur. Additionally, laughter fosters social bonds while also distinguishing individuals. This insightful examination offers valuable perspectives for comedians and humor writers, as well as anyone seeking to understand humor's significance in social interactions. This edition features premium acid-free paper and follows a respected translation.
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Laughter: An Essay on the Meaning of the Comic, Henri Bergson
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- Released
- 2021
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Henri Bergson
- Publisher
- Neeland Media
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 84
- ISBN13
- 9781420978117
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, True Stories, Psychological Topics, Philosophical Topics, Humor, Philosophy, Psychology, France, Opinion Journalism & Essays, Comedies, Popular science publications, Laughter, Comicality
- First published
- 1900
- Original title
- Le Rire. Essai sur la signification du comique
- Rating
- 3.4 out of 5
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- Exploring the nature of laughter, Henri Bergson's treatise delves into its essential role in human society. He argues that comedy serves as a caricature of human behavior, necessitating emotional detachment for laughter to occur. Additionally, laughter fosters social bonds while also distinguishing individuals. This insightful examination offers valuable perspectives for comedians and humor writers, as well as anyone seeking to understand humor's significance in social interactions. This edition features premium acid-free paper and follows a respected translation.