Title in ENGLISH : This book assesses the adequacy of the traditional theories of laughter and humor, suggests revised theories, and explores such areas as the aesthetics and of humor, and the relation of amusement to other mental states. Theories of laughter and humor originated in ancient times with the view that laughter is an expression of feelings of superiority over another person. This superiority theory was held by Plato, Aristotle, and Hobbes. Another aspect of laughter, noted by Aristotle and Cicero and neglected until Kant and Schopenhauer developed it into the incongruity theory, is that laughter is often a reaction to the perception of some incongruity.

ISBN 13: 9789387496521

ISBN 10: 938749652X

Edition: New Delhi

Year: 2021

Language: ENGLISH

Binding: Hardbound

Subject(s): Sociology