PHI 238
Philosophy of Comedy · 3 credits · Fall 2026
Requirements
Prerequisite: ENG 201
About this course
This course uses a diversity of tools?historical, psychological, philosophical, and more?to consider the nature of comedy as a form of creative expression. Understanding comedy requires considering questions such as: what makes something funny? When is it okay (and not okay) to laugh at a joke? Why do we laugh at all? Can comedy be used as a tool for pursuing social justice?
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