Laughter: An Essay on the Meaning of the Comic by Henri Bergson

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By Barbara Horvat Posted on Apr 2, 2026
In Category - City Life
Bergson, Henri, 1859-1941 Bergson, Henri, 1859-1941
English
"Laughter: An Essay on the Meaning of the Comic" by Henri Bergson is a collection of three essays first published in 1900. This groundbreaking philosophical work explores why humans laugh and what makes things funny. Bergson examines laughter as a distinctly human and social phenomenon, arguing that comedy arises from rigidity interrupting life's n...
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to social norms. Through analyzing comic situations, movements, and characters, Bergson develops a scientific method for understanding the laws governing humor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Kenneth Allen
8 months ago

I have to admit, it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. Worth every second.

Steven Young
1 year ago

I have to admit, it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. Exactly what I needed.

Sarah Brown
1 year ago

I came across this while browsing and the plot twists are genuinely surprising. Thanks for sharing this review.

Mark Hill
1 month ago

Finally found time to read this!

Elizabeth Williams
1 year ago

Citation worthy content.

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