LAUGHTER HUMOR AND COMEDY IN ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY
by Pierre Destrée, Franco V. Trivigno, Destree
Laughter, Humor, and Comedy in Ancient Philosophy, edited by Pierre Destrée and Franco V. Trivigno, investigates how ancient philosophers approached these elements in their writings. The collection explores the intersections of comedy with ethics, society, and thought in classical antiquity, providing scholarly analysis of this intriguing topic.
About This Book
Laughter, Humor, and Comedy in Ancient Philosophy examines the treatment of these themes within classical philosophical traditions. Edited by Pierre Destrée and Franco V. Trivigno, the book brings together scholarly insights on how ancient thinkers engaged with humor.
The volume addresses the role of comedy in philosophical discourse, highlighting its presence in works from major figures in antiquity. It explores connections between laughter and broader ethical or social concepts discussed by these philosophers.
Through detailed analysis, the book reveals how humor served as a tool for reflection in ancient philosophy. Contributors provide perspectives on the cultural and intellectual contexts that shaped these ideas.
This work offers a comprehensive look at an often overlooked aspect of philosophical inquiry, enriching understanding of ancient intellectual life.
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