Laughter, Henri Bergson
Laughter, Henri Bergson
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Laughter
An Essay on the Meaning of the Comic

Author: Henri Bergson

Narrator: George Easton

Unabridged: 3 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/18/2024

Categories: Nonfiction, Psychology


Synopsis

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. Read in English, unabridged.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Greg on January 05, 2023

One of the main reasons I’m glad I speak German is that I can understand Gerhard Polt. His humor does not translate [go to 15:26] well in other languages; his observations on German conservatism can be misinterpreted. Even his Bavarian dialect doesn’t connect in some parts of the German-speaking wor......more

Goodreads review by Joselito Honestly on January 06, 2012

Philosophers are people who pick the obvious and easy, discuss them, and end up making them difficult and incomprehensible. We all know, for instance, what "time" (7:30 am) and "space" (I found a parking space for my car!) are. But here comes the philosopher who'll say that since time isn't eternity......more

Goodreads review by Satyajeet on April 18, 2020

This is unique in a way, not many philosophers wrote about laughter or humor. The most any notable thinker wrote - like Plato, Hobbes, and Kant - was an essay or a few paragraphs within a discussion of another topic. Henri Bergson’s 'Laughter' was the first book by a notable philosopher on humor! Al......more