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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: David ShoemakerPublisher: The University of Chicago Press Imprint: University of Chicago Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.367kg ISBN: 9780226832982ISBN 10: 0226832988 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 01 May 2024 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviews"""Readers will be intrigued by Shoemaker’s methodical attempts to drill down on the complex interplay between humor and morality, without losing sight of the joy inherent in his topic. A . . . smart, witty analysis. This delivers."" * Publishers Weekly * “Clear and compelling. Shoemaker delivers an enjoyable exploration of humor that is worth considering. A perfect tome for your bathroom reading, if ever there was one.” -- Luvell Anderson, Syracuse University “In this eminently readable book, Shoemaker asks simply: What should we joke about and how? What is the value of humor in our lives? His surprising and original answer is a delight to read, as witty as it is rigorous, and does not shy away from necessary, but controversial, discussions of offensive humor. Wisecracks should become a classic, if not the classic, book on philosophy and humor.” -- Elizabeth Brake, Rice University “In my four decades studying the philosophy of humor, I don’t remember a book this original and fresh. Shoemaker has done a masterful job showing how spontaneous, interpersonal ‘wisecracks’ embody our intentions (for better or worse) and can help people cope with the worst kinds of suffering."" -- John Morreall, College of William and Mary" "“Clear and compelling. Shoemaker delivers an enjoyable exploration of humor that is worth considering. A perfect tome for your bathroom reading, if ever there was one.” -- Luvell Anderson, Syracuse University “In this eminently readable book, Shoemaker asks simply: What should we joke about and how? What is the value of humor in our lives? His surprising and original answer is a delight to read, as witty as it is rigorous, and does not shy away from necessary, but controversial, discussions of offensive humor. Wisecracks should become a classic, if not the classic, book on philosophy and humor.” -- Elizabeth Brake, Rice University “In my four decades studying the philosophy of humor, I don’t remember a book this original and fresh. Shoemaker has done a masterful job showing how spontaneous, interpersonal ‘wisecracks’ embody our intentions (for better or worse) and can help people cope with the worst kinds of suffering."" -- John Morreall, College of William and Mary" Author InformationDavid Shoemaker is professor of philosophy at Cornell University. He is the author of two books including Responsibility from the Margins. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |