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Defining Theory
- Theory, as discussed, spans from Kant to contemporary thinkers like Lee Edelman.
- It allows us to see universal features without predicting specific outcomes.
Why Theory?
- We encounter theoretical experiences daily but often fail to recognize them.
- Repressing theory is common even in academia, where STEM and empirical research displace it.
Theories of Comedy
- Dominant comedy theories include superiority (Plato), incongruity (Kant), and relief (Freud).
- Todd McGowan's theory posits comedy arises from the convergence of lack and excess.