Hidden Congruities

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Pages:: 92–110

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004548817_008

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This chapter argues that the three old classical theories of humour – the Superiority, Incongruity and Relief Theories – should not be seen as three separate theories but all as important elements in a fuller and more dynamic conception of humour. Alongside this, the chapter also argues for a number of ‘hidden congruities’ not only between these elements but also regarding the social-cultural context of humour, as well as the mechanism itself. There are eight main steps. First will be a brief summary with regard to the three main classical theories of humour. Second I will also present what some of the best contemporary comedic minds say about humour. Thirdly I will look at incongruity a bit closer and pointedly ask about the possibility for ‘hidden congruities’, of which there are three: social-cultural contexts; an essential ‘matching-up’ mechanism; and harmony and complementarity between the classical theories themselves. Seventh I explain and emphasize humour as a crucial social form of sublimation, and lastly I finish with the ongoing significance of superiority with regard to some normative elements of humour, truth and social activism.

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Philosophy of Humour

New Perspectives

Series: Value Inquiry Book Series, Volume: 389

E-Book ISBN:: 9789004548817

Publisher:: Brill

Print Publication Date:: 04 Jul 2023

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- Philosophy
  - Philosophy of Mind
  - Anthropology

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Part 1 Humour and the History of Philosophy

Part 2 New Theoretical Contributions

Part 3 Humour, Morality, Feminism and Politics

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