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Wisecracks: Humor and Morality in Everyday Life

Wisecracks: Humor and Morality in Everyday Life


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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 ourselves too seriously? In Wisecracks, philosopher David Shoemaker examines this interplay between humor and morality and ultimately argues that even morally suspect humor is an essential part of ethical life. Shoemaker shows how improvised "wisecracks" between family and friends—unlike scripted stand-up, sketches, or serials—help us develop a critical human skill: the ability to carry on and find the funny in tragedy. In developing a new ethics of humor in defense of questionable gibes, Wisecracks offers a powerful case for humor as a healing presence in human life.

Table of Contents:
Introduction Part One: Humor, Morality, and the Relations between Them Chapter One. “You Had to Be There!”: The Nature of Humor Chapter Two. “That’s Just Not Funny!”: How Morality Does (and Doesn’t) Bear on Humor Part Two: Morally Troublesome Wisecracks: A Guided Tour Chapter Three. “Back When I Was in ’Nam . . .”: Deceptive Wisecracks Chapter Four. “Lay Off!”: Mockery, Misfortune, and Meanness Chapter Five. “Somebody Ought to Throw Those Boys a Basketball!”: Stereotyping Humor Part Three: Finding Funny Chapter Six. “I Feel Your Hilarious Pain”: Flawed Senses of Humor, Flawed Senses of Morality Chapter Seven. “Always Look on the Bright Side of Death”: How and Why to Find the Funny in Pain and Tragedy Conclusion Acknowledgments Notes References Index

About the Author :
David Shoemaker is professor of philosophy at Cornell University. He is the author of two books including Responsibility from the Margins.

Review :
"Shoemaker turns attention away from public controversy to ordinary life, lowering the rhetorical temperature. Many of us make fun of family and friends, their flaws and foibles, in ways that involve mockery or stereotyping—wisecracks we wouldn’t venture in public. . . . In giving them their due, [Shoemaker] sheds new light on the ethics of these everyday interactions." "A valuable book worth discussing . . . well-worth including among the more interesting new contributions in the area [of humor studies]." "Readers will be intrigued by Shoemaker’s methodical attempts to drill down on the complex interplay between humor and morality, without losing sight of the joy inherent in his topic. A . . . smart, witty analysis. This delivers." "In this engaging new work, Shoemaker offers an important and nuanced contribution to the philosophy of humor. . . . The text nicely balances philosophical rigor with accessible presentation, which makes it a good read for both expert and nonexpert audiences." “Clear and compelling. Shoemaker delivers an enjoyable exploration of humor that is worth considering. A perfect tome for your bathroom reading, if ever there was one.” “In this eminently readable book, Shoemaker asks simply: What should we joke about and how? What is the value of humor in our lives? His surprising and original answer is a delight to read, as witty as it is rigorous, and does not shy away from necessary, but controversial, discussions of offensive humor. Wisecracks should become a classic, if not the classic, book on philosophy and humor.” “In my four decades studying the philosophy of humor, I don’t remember a book this original and fresh. Shoemaker has done a masterful job showing how spontaneous, interpersonal ‘wisecracks’ embody our intentions (for better or worse) and can help people cope with the worst kinds of suffering."


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780226832982
  • Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
  • Publisher Imprint: University of Chicago Press
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 256
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 15 mm
  • Weight: 430 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0226832988
  • Publisher Date: 01 May 2024
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: Humor and Morality in Everyday Life
  • Width: 152 mm


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