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Emily McTernan, "On Taking Offence" (Oxford UP, 2023)

New Books in Philosophy

CHAPTER

The Relationship Between Humor and Offense

This chapter explores the connection between humor and offense, discussing why offensive jokes often lead to disputes and why comedy is particularly likely to offend. It examines different theories of humor and the norms surrounding humor in both comedy and everyday interactions.

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