
Episode #146 ... Bergson on Laughter pt. 2 - Vitalism
Philosophize This!
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Laughter Reflects Life's Flux
Bergson's hybrid theory of laughter posits that laughter serves as a communication to others, rooted in the observation of mechanical behavior within living beings. To comprehend this notion, an exploration of process philosophy is essential, beginning with Heraclitus' belief in the universe's perpetual state of flux. He posits that existence oscillates between opposing forces—such as day and night or chaos and order—highlighting the interconnectedness of these dualities as integral to the broader, ever-changing reality.
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