Laughter: An Essay on the Meaning of the Comic

Name: Laughter: An Essay on the Meaning of the Comic
Author: Henri Bergson
ISBN: 9781787362802

Author: Henri Bergson
Language: English
Length: 108 pages
ISBN: 9781787362802
Published: 27 March 2021
Imprint: Adelphi Press

Humor
Comedy
Laughter
Social Incongruities
Intellectual Phenomenon
Absurdities
Philosophy
Societal Observations
Comic Timing
Mechanical Rigidity

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Henri Bergson's 'Laughter: An Essay on the Meaning of the Comic' dissects the essence of humor and laughter. With keen philosophical observation, Bergson explores how comedy arises from societal incongruities and mechanical rigidity. This insightful analysis transcends mere amusement, shedding light on the deeper significance of laughter as a social and intellectual phenomenon, making it a timeless exploration of the human experience and the absurdities of life.

Author

Henri Louis Bergson was a French philosopher who was influential in the tradition of continental philosophy, especially during the first half of the 20th century until the Second World War. Bergson is known for his arguments that processes of immediate experience and intuition are more significant than abstract rationalism and science for understanding reality. He was awarded the 1927 Nobel Prize in Literature.

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