Ideas from 'Laughter' by Roger Scruton [1982], by Theme Structure

[found in 'The Aesthetic Understanding' by Scruton,Roger [Methuen 1983,0-416-36160-9]].

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1. Philosophy / D. Nature of Philosophy / 8. Humour

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Amusement rests on superiority, or relief, or incongruity

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The central object of amusement is the human

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Since only men laugh, it seems to be an attribute of reason

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Objects of amusement do not have to be real

18. Thought / A. Modes of Thought / 5. Rationality / a. Rationality

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Only rational beings are attentive without motive or concern