02387cam a22003133u 4500 58606 UtSlPG 20260610134341.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 03006976 UtSlPG en iso639-1 BF Sully, James, 1842-1923 An Essay on Laughter: Its Forms, Its Causes, Its Development and Its Value Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-01-03 Produced by Turgut Dincer, RichardW, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "An Essay on Laughter: Its Forms, Its Causes, Its Development and Its Value" by James Sully is a scientific exploration written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the nature of laughter, examining its various forms, causes, and significance in human life, while also addressing philosophical and psychological perspectives. The author aims to bridge humor with serious inquiry, advocating for the understanding of laughter as an essential aspect of human experience. The opening of the essay introduces Sully’s approach to the topic of laughter, noting that it has often faced skepticism and derision as a subject worthy of serious study. He discusses the contrasting attitudes towards laughter, from the laughter-haters who view it as a sign of frivolity to those who embrace its importance in life. In this introductory section, Sully sets the stage for his investigation by acknowledging various objections to the study of laughter, while expressing his belief that laughter plays a vital role in human experience that deserves thoughtful exploration. He outlines his intention to examine laughter through a comprehensive lens, touching on its physiological processes, social implications, and the psychological landscape surrounding it. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Laughter https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58606 99433 99433