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Ideas for 'The Evolution of Modern Metaphysics', 'Existentialism: an introduction' and 'Laughter'

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

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Amusement rests on superiority, or relief, or incongruity [Scruton]

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The central object of amusement is the human [Scruton]

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

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Objects of amusement do not have to be real [Scruton]

1. Philosophy / E. Nature of Metaphysics / 1. Nature of Metaphysics

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Metaphysics is the most general attempt to make sense of things [Moore,AW]

1. Philosophy / H. Continental Philosophy / 2. Phenomenology

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Phenomenologists say all experience is about something and is directed [Aho]