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Philosophize Your Life with Stephen West

Factually! with Adam Conover

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The Philosophy of Laughter and Human Experience

This chapter explores the historical context of Western philosophy with a focus on metaphysical and epistemological claims, particularly the oversight of internal human experiences like humor. It emphasizes the transformative power of comedy in unifying audiences and parallels the roles of comedians and philosophers as societal observers. The discussion also reflects on the complexities of engaging with philosophical concepts post-education and the varying implications of philosophical inquiries in everyday life.

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