Humor, Laughter and Human Flourishing

A Philosophical Exploration of the Laughing Animal

Häftad, Engelska, 2013

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This book is a philosophical investigation of the significance of humor and laughter, examining its relation to other human phenomena including truth, nihilism, dreams, friendship, intimacy, aesthetic experience, self-transcendence and education.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2013-08-21
Mått155 x 235 x 7 mm
Vikt189 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieSpringerBriefs in Education
Antal sidor100
Upplaga2014
FörlagSpringer International Publishing AG
ISBN9783319008332

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Introduction.- 1. The Case for a Humorous Philosophy of Education.- 2. Humor, Truth and Human Existence.- 3. Camus’ Struggle with the Absurd: Rebellion as a Response to Nihilism.- 4. Freud, Dreams and Humor.- 5. Friendship, Intimacy and Humor.- 6. The Educational Value of Aesthetic Humor.- 7. Learning to Laugh at Ourselves: Humor, Self-transcendence and the cultivation of Moral Virtues.

"Humor Laughter and Human Flourishing is a welcome addition to the Springer Briefs in Education series. ... this brief volume is a compilation of essays resulting from his reflection over four years on the relationship of humor to human flourishing, as well as from his selective engagement with humor scholarship. Gordon lucidly conveys many rich philosophical insights." (Sammy Basu, International Journal of Humor Research, Vol. 30 (1), February, 2017)