The Morality of Laughter
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ISBN: 0472098187 / Publisher: University of Michigan Press, January 2003
A serious look at the meaning of laughter through the ages
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“Bravo! I’ll say nothing funny about it, for it is asuperior piece of work.”—P. J. O’Rourke“F. H. Buckley’s The Morality of Laughter is at oncea humorous look at serious matters and a seriousbook about humor.”—Crisis Magazine“Buckley has written a . ne and funny book that willbe read with pleasure and instruction.”—First Things“. . . written elegantly and often wittily. . . .”—National Post“. . . a fascinating philosophical exposition oflaughter. . . .”—National Review“. . . at once a wise and highly amusing book.”—Wall Street Journal Online“. . . a useful reminder that a cheery society is ahealthy one.”—Weekly Standard
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