Laughter: An Essay on the Meaning of the Comic

Henri Bergson

• Essays
• Book language: English
• 92 pages

Henri Bergson's essay examines the nature of laughter and the comic. It explores the social function of laughter and why certain situations and behaviors provoke it. The essay is noted for viewing laughter as a social corrective and is engaging for anyone interested in the philosophy of humor.

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