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Simon Critchley

Apology

CHAPTER

Literature and Philosophy: A Comedy of Insights

This chapter examines the interplay between literature, especially the works of James Joyce, and philosophical thought. It highlights Joyce's auditory writing style in 'Ulysses' and his unique narrative approach, while also exploring the comic elements of philosophical discourse through figures like the Marx Brothers. The discussion posits that both literature and comedy challenge our perceptions of reality, offering profound insights into existence and knowledge.

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