num_pages: 256
description: “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
language: English
title: The Morality of Laughter
titlecomplete: The Morality of Laughter
genres: Philosophy, Psychology, Humor
ratings_count: 9
publisher: University of Michigan Press