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Wit and Wisdom: Comedy's Philosophical Roots
Explore the intertwining of philosophy and humor in this crossword featuring key schools of thought that influence comedic styles and theories.
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  • 1. Using humor to expose folly or vice
  • 2. Ancient school emphasizing living naturally, often with biting satire
  • 4. School focusing on greatest happiness, linked to humor's social function
  • 8. Stoic philosopher often referenced for humor about control and acceptance
  • 9. Adjective describing humor that relies on subtle contradiction
  • 11. Humorous imitation influenced by critical theory
  • 14. Belief in meaninglessness, foundational for pessimistic comedy
  • 15. Statement that contradicts itself, used in clever comedic setups
  • 17. Philosophy promoting emotional resilience, influencing deadpan comedy
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  • 3. A device and philosophical concept highlighting contrast between appearance and reality
  • 5. Thought exploring individual meaning, often a theme in dark humor
  • 6. Philosophy that questions certainty, often leading to ironic humor
  • 7. Method of dialogue and reasoning, shaping comedic debates
  • 10. Bakhtin's concept where social norms and hierarchies are humorously inverted
  • 12. Philosophy of thesis-antithesis, relevant to comedic conflict
  • 13. Follower of pleasure philosophy, often satirized in comedy
  • 16. Philosophy embracing the irrational, common in surreal comedy
  • 18. Philosophy of pleasure, inspiring comedy about indulgence

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