This book is a philosophical investigation of the significance of humor and laughter examining
its relation to other human phenomena including truth nihilism dreams friendship intimacy
aesthetic experience self-transcendence and education. The author addresses the relative
neglect of humor and laughter among philosophers of education with this volume where the focus
is on the significance of humor and laughter for human flourishing. Central questions are
threaded through this work: What does the study of humor and laughter bring to philosophy and
specifically to philosophy of education? How is humorist thinking different from other modes of
human knowing? What might happen if we were to respond to the absurdity of human existence with
humor and laughter? What insights can be learned from a philosophical investigation of humor in
relationship to other human phenomena such as dreams friendship intimacy aesthetic
experience and self-transcendence? And finally how can humor and laughter enhance human
existence and flourishing? The author presents groundbreaking insights into what can be gained
from a study of humor and laughter about human existence in general and flourishing in
particular. This work will be of interest to philosophers especially philosophers of education
as well as to teachers and educators. Its unique blend of philosophical investigation and
humorous discourse is both a rigorous and accessible analysis of humor.
