The Science of Comedy (Sort of) - Journal of Ethics
https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/science-comedy-sort/2020-07
WEBJul 1, 2020 · The superiority theory of humor attributed to Plato and later promoted by Thomas Hobbes, among others, holds that the primary motivator for humor is triumph or pleasure at the pain, flaws, or indignities of others. 1 The superiority theory also implies that laughter and humor are inherently negative, in that humor requires ridicule or …
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