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“What's so Funny? Should it Be? The Social-Ethical Ramifications of Comedy” with Joshua Daniel

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“What's so Funny? Should it Be? The Social-Ethical Ramifications of Comedy” with Joshua Daniel.

A life without laughter is a life poorly lived. But laughter and the humor that incites it are not unambiguously good. This presentation will provide an overview of some recent theories of humor and comedy, with particular attention to their social and moral implications: Are there any moral obligations relating to laughing? Should there be?

For the purposes of discussion, please bring your favorite joke!

Josh Daniel is a University of Chicago Divinity School graduate with a PhD in Theology. He has since taken his knowledge to various Chicago-area colleges and universities to teach religious studies and philosophy courses. The focus of his scholarly work is on moral formation, deformation and transformation.

Sponsor: Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, a full-service law firm in Chicago representing clients nationwide.

FREE & OPEN to the public

Registration is not necessary, but appreciated
due to space limitations.

kibbitznest is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization and wifi-free zone dedicated to the preservation of quality face-to-face human communication.

Earlier Event: March 9
Pat McKillen LIVE Benefit Performance!
Later Event: March 21
Kibbitznest Book Club with Sara Schroeder