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Overview
Henri Bergson was an early 20th century French philosopher. Bergson's essay on laughter states that laughter is an intellectual response. We laugh because we feel uncomfortable when the unexpected occurs. When in a situation over which we have no control laughter is a release.
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ISBN-13: | 9781604246018 |
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Publisher: | Standard Publications, Incorporated |
Publication date: | 11/08/2007 |
Edition description: | New Edition |
Pages: | 104 |
Sales rank: | 931,897 |
Product dimensions: | 7.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.22(d) |
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