The Morality of LaughterUniversity of Michigan Press, 2005 - 256 pages “Bravo! I’ll say nothing funny about it, for it is a superior piece of work.” —P. J. O’Rourke “F. H. Buckley’s The Morality of Laughter is at once a humorous look at serious matters and a serious book about humor.” —Crisis Magazine “Buckley has written a . ne and funny book that will be read with pleasure and instruction.” —First Things “. . . written elegantly and often wittily. . . .” —National Post “. . . a fascinating philosophical exposition of laughter. . . .” —National Review “. . . at once a wise and highly amusing book.” —Wall Street Journal Online “. . . a useful reminder that a cheery society is a healthy one.” —Weekly Standard |
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Contents
Laughter as Superiority | 3 |
The Elements of Laughter | 16 |
The One Necessary Thing | 29 |
Objections to the Normative Thesis | 49 |
Comic Virtues and Vices | 60 |
The Social Virtues | 87 |
The Charismatic Virtues | 108 |
Machine Law | 119 |
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