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Laughter

Henri Bergson

Publisher: Qasim Idrees

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Summary

What does laughter mean? What type of circumstance or situation can provoke laughter? In this fascinating volume, famed French philosopher Henri Bergson tackles the notion of humor, and in the process, uncovers some of the elemental aspects of what it means to be human. Perfect for humor lovers, performers who want to take their act to the next level, or anyone who has ever wondered about the nature of what it means to be "funny."
Available since: 02/24/2018.

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