Humor, Philosophy and Education
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8856776 |
|---|---|
| Authors | John Morreall (Religious Studies, College of William & Mary, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 46 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 120-131 |
| Publication date | 2012-10-09 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Educational Philosophy and Theory (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0013-1857 • E-ISSN: 1469-5812 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00131857.2012.721735 |
| OpenAlex | W1982201985 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 22 |
| References cited | 5 |
This article begins by examining the bad reputation humor traditionally had in philosophy and education. Two of the main charges against humor—that it is hostile and irresponsible—are linked to the Superiority Theory. That theory is critiqued and two other theories of laughter are presented—the Relief Theory and the Incongruity Theory. In the Relief Theory, laughter is a release of pent-up nervous energy. In the Incongruity Theory, humor is the enjoyment of something that violates ordinary mental patterns and expectations. The development of the Incongruity Theory is traced in thinkers like Aristotle, Kant, Schopenhauer and Kierkegaard, and refinements are suggested to the theory. The Incongruity Theory, it is argued, helps us to appreciate the affinity between philosophy and humor, especially the genre known as stand-up comedy. The article concludes by using Robert Nozick's analysis of wisdom to show how dramatic comedy embodies practical lessons for living well.Keywords: incongruityreliefsuperioritywisdom Notes1. All from http://www.quotationaspage.com/quotes/Bertrand_Russell
Aesthetics · Art · Comedy · Epistemology · Humor research · Laughter · Literature · Psychoanalysis · Reputation · Social science · Sociology · Education and Critical Thinking Development · Humor Studies and Applications · Leadership, Courage, and Heroism Studies · Philosophy · Psychology · Social Psychology
Integration of Religious Humor into Therapeutic Practices
“Hello, I Am Kurdish”
“She Finds People Like You Hilarious!”
TheSmoreYouKnow and #emergencycute
Using Humor in the Health/Physical Education Classroom to Create an Enjoyable Learning Environment
April 31 [ sic ]
An Intersectional Approach to Teaching and Learning About Humans and Other Animals in Educational Contexts
EFL students’ learning and their perceptions of teacher humor
(Un)Funny Against All Odds
Humour, drama education, and drama curriculum in Ireland
Embracing Pedagogies of Joy With Joy
Using intentional humour in a higher-education classroom
Stereotyping Arab women in jokes circulated on social media during the coronavirus crisis
Where is the humour in tourism promotion? An investigation of the “Spain Marks” campaign
When memes govern
When students write comedy scripts
Humor and humility for inclusive nature education
It was funny at first” exploring tensions in human-animal relations through internet memes with university students
Masking death
Holocaust Laughter and Edgar Hilsenrath’s The Nazi and the Barber
Autism spectrum disorder in contemporary American sitcoms
The Social Functionality of Humor in Group-Based Research
| Unique citing works | 22 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 2,75 |
| Citation span | 2018 - 2026 (9) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 21 |