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Ancient philosophers were very interested in questions about laughter, humor and comedy. They theorized about laughter and its causes, moralized about the appro
Mathematics without Apologies
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Pages: 468
Authors: Michael Harris
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Type: BOOK - Published: 2017-05-30 - Publisher: Princeton University Press

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An insightful reflection on the mathematical soul What do pure mathematicians do, and why do they do it? Looking beyond the conventional answers—for the sake
The Atomists, Leucippus and Democritus
Language: en
Pages: 323
Authors: Leucippus
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Type: BOOK - Published: 2010-01-01 - Publisher: University of Toronto Press

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A new presentation of the evidence for the thought of Leucippus and Democritus, based on the original sources. Includes the Greek text of the fragments with fac
A laughing philosopher
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The Legacy of Nietzsche’s Philosophy of Laughter
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Authors: Lydia Amir
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This book investigates the role of humor in the good life, specifically as discussed by three prominent French intellectuals who were influenced by Nietzsche's