American philosopher who has specialized in the philosophy of humor — arguing for the incongruity theory and defending humor as having positive ethical and social value.
Comic Relief: humor derives from the perception of incongruity; this is cognitively and emotionally valuable. Challenges the superiority and relief theories of humor. Taking Laughter Seriously: a defense of humor's cognitive and ethical significance.
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