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Humor Philosophies: Theories Behind Laughter
Explore the key philosophical schools and theories that shape the understanding of comedy and humor.
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  • 1. Comic device where disastrous events are exaggerated for effect
  • 2. Theory that fate shapes outcomes, often used in comedic irony
  • 3. Belief in nature's laws influencing straightforward, situational comedy
  • 6. Focuses on the conflict between human tendency and meaninglessness, inspiring dark humor
  • 8. Method of argument that can be comedic through contrast or contradiction
  • 10. Key comedic device involving contrast between expectation and reality
  • 11. Stylistic approach to comedy through imitation and exaggeration
  • 13. Comedy style using absurd and exaggerated situations
  • 15. Viewpoint that laughter has a positive, constructive role
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  • 4. Philosophy exploring individual meaning, fueling dark and absurd comedy themes
  • 5. Ethical theory valuing usefulness, sometimes linked to comedy’s social critique
  • 7. Philosophical school that uses satire to criticize social norms
  • 9. Philosophy questioning certainty, often leading to ironic humor
  • 12. Philosophy emphasizing ideas over reality in surreal comedy
  • 14. Pursuit of pleasure, often linked with comedy's enjoyment aspect
  • 16. Sharp, often ironic form of humor used to mock or convey contempt

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