Single Idea 14833

[catalogued under 1. Philosophy / D. Nature of Philosophy / 8. Humour]

Full Idea

The transition from momentary fear to short-lived exuberance is called the 'comic'

Gist of Idea

Comedy is a transition from fear to exuberance

Source

Friedrich Nietzsche (Human, All Too Human [1878], 169)

Book Reference

Nietzsche,Friedrich: 'Human, All Too Human', ed/tr. Faber,Marion [Penguin 1994], p.115

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