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Question Is there philosophy of humor? I want to know if any professional philosophers have written on the necessary and sufficient conditions for quality comedic material.

Accepted:
February 23, 2006

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You might look at the essay on "Humour" by J. Levinson in the Routledge Encylcopedia of Philosophy. If you are at a college or university that has a subscription to this encylopedia, you can access the article online at

http://www.rep.routledge.com/article/M027?ssid=391653917&n=7#

Another great resource is Ted Cohen's recent book, Jokes: Philosophical Thoughts on Joking Matters. He explores how jokes work -- what makes them funny, what makes them offensive (when they are) -- as well as what jokes can do beyond simply making us laugh. Full of good examples.

Question Is there philosophy of humor? I want to know if any professional philosophers have written on the necessary and sufficient conditions for quality comedic material. Accepted:February 23, 2006

Question Is there philosophy of humor? I want to know if any professional philosophers have written on the necessary and sufficient conditions for quality comedic material.

Accepted:
February 23, 2006