Satirical Wisdom: Comedy’s Philosophical Roots
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Explore how major philosophical schools influence comedic styles and themes in this thought-provoking crossword.
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Wit and Wisdom: Comedy Philosophy Insights
Explore the intersection of humor and philosophy through key schools of thought that shape comedic perspectives.
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- 1. Comedy exposing folly or vice, often political or social
- 2. Ancient theory attributing personality types to bodily fluids, basis for character comedy
- 3. Ethical theory focused on happiness and consequences in jokes
- 7. Philosophy denying inherent meaning, influencing dark comedy
- 10. Endurance and suppression of emotion, a base for deadpan humor
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- 4. Contradiction used to create humor and provoke thought
- 5. Philosophy focusing on individual freedom and absurdity in life
- 6. Philosophy doubting certainty, often used in comedic irony
- 8. Highlighting the irrational, often the root of surreal comedy
- 9. Belief that people are motivated by self-interest, a comedic theme
- 11. Expression where meaning is opposite to words, a comedic tool
- 12. Pursuit of pleasure, sometimes explored through comedic excess
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