26. Henri Bergson on The Philosophy of Laughter
In this episode we unpack French Continental Philosopher Henri Bergson's classic essay "Laughter" from 1900.
This Essay Explores...
Links to Reading & Articles mentioned
Laughter by Henri Bergson
Truth in Comedy by Charna Halpern & Del Close
Brain Droppings by George Carlin
How to be Funny by Steve Allen
Night at the Roxbury (SNL skit)
Anchor Man (movie)
Liar Liar (movie)
The Invention of Lying (movie)
Austin Powers International Man of Mystery (Movie)
Crocodile Dundee (Movie)
Tropic Thunder (movie)
Big Mouth (show)
*note* reading is not required to enjoy this episode!
Host: Zach Stehura UnpackingIdeas.com
Guest: Patrick McInnis ImprovSanDiego.com
Theme Music: Polyenso
Timestamps
00:00:00 Intro
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