Wisecracks: Humor and Morality in Everyday Life

by David Shoemaker

Book Overview

A philosopher's case for the importance of good--if ethically questionable--humor.

A good sense of humor is key to the good life, but a joke taken too far can get anyone into trouble. Where to draw the line is not as simple as it may seem. After all, even the most innocent quips between friends rely on deception, sarcasm, and stereotypes and often run the risk of disrespect, meanness, and harm. How do we face this dilemma without taking...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0226832988
• ISBN13: 9780226832982
• Release Date: May 2024
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"