Module #1 Introduction to Philosophical Humor Explore the intersection of humor and philosophy, and why studying humor in ancient and modern texts matters.
Module #2 Ancient Greek Roots of Philosophical Humor Delve into the origins of Western philosophy and how ancient Greeks like Aristophanes and Plato used humor in their works.
Module #3 Aristotles Concept of Wit and Humor Analyze Aristotles ideas on wit, irony, and humor in his Rhetoric and Poetics, and how they influenced Western thought.
Module #4 Roman Satire and the Art of Irony Examine the satirical works of Roman writers like Juvenal and Persius, and how they used irony to critique society.
Module #5 The Humor of Early Christian Thinkers Investigate how early Christian writers like St. Augustine and St. Jerome used humor to convey moral and theological messages.
Module #6 Medieval Monastic Humor and Satire Explore how medieval monks and writers like Geoffrey Chaucer used humor to comment on monastic life and the Church.
Module #7 The Renaissance and the Birth of Modern Satire Discuss how Renaissance thinkers like Erasmus and John Donne employed satire to critique the Church and society.
Module #8 The Age of Reason and the Rise of Wit Analyze how philosophers like Voltaire and David Hume used wit and irony to challenge religious and philosophical authority.
Module #9 Kant and the Limits of Humor Examine Immanuel Kants views on humor and how they relate to his moral and aesthetic theories.
Module #10 German Romanticism and the Humor of Irony Investigate how German Romantics like Friedrich Schlegel and Ludwig Tieck used irony and humor to critique modernity.
Module #11 The Existentialist Sense of Humor Explore how existentialist thinkers like Friedrich Nietzsche, Albert Camus, and Jean-Paul Sartre employed humor to cope with absurdity.
Module #12 American Pragmatism and the Humor of Everyday Life Discuss how American pragmatists like William James and John Dewey viewed humor as a means to navigate the complexities of modern life.
Module #13 Wittgensteins Later Philosophy and the Limits of Language Analyze how Ludwig Wittgensteins later philosophy engages with humor and the limits of language.
Module #14 Postmodernism and the Parody of Philosophy Examine how postmodern thinkers like Jacques Derrida and Jean Baudrillard used parody and humor to challenge traditional notions of philosophy.
Module #15 The Dark Humor of 20th-Century Thinkers Investigate how thinkers like Arthur Schopenhauer, Sigmund Freud, and Martin Heidegger employed dark humor to cope with the human condition.
Module #16 Feminist Philosophy and the Power of Humor Explore how feminist philosophers like bell hooks and Judith Butler use humor to challenge patriarchal norms and power structures.
Module #17 The Role of Humor in Contemporary Philosophy Discuss the various ways humor is used in contemporary philosophical debates, from ethics to epistemology.
Module #18 Philosophical Humor in Popular Culture Analyze how philosophical humor is presented in popular media, such as TV shows, movies, and memes.
Module #19 The Therapeutic Potential of Humor in Philosophy Examine the ways in which humor can be used as a therapeutic tool in philosophical practice, from counseling to education.
Module #20 The Ethics of Humor in Philosophical Discourse Investigate the ethical implications of using humor in philosophical debate, including issues of respect, empathy, and offense.
Module #21 Humor and the Philosophy of Language Analyze the relationship between humor and language, including the role of irony, metaphor, and ambiguity.
Module #22 The Philosophy of Comedy and the Comedy of Philosophy Explore the intersection of comedy and philosophy, including the work of comedians like George Carlin and Hannah Gadsby.
Module #23 Humor and the Philosophy of Emotions Examine the role of humor in the philosophy of emotions, including the relationship between humor and emotions like fear, anger, and joy.
Module #24 The Politics of Humor in Philosophical Texts Investigate how humor is used to critique and challenge political power structures in philosophical texts.
Module #25 Humor and the Philosophy of Education Analyze the role of humor in philosophical education, including its potential benefits and challenges.
Module #26 The Cultural Significance of Humor in Philosophy Examine the cultural significance of humor in philosophical texts, including its relationship to identity, community, and power.
Module #27 The Future of Humor in Philosophical Inquiry Discuss the potential directions and applications of humor in future philosophical inquiry and debate.
Module #28 Case Studies in Philosophical Humor Analyze specific case studies of humor in philosophical texts, including their context, impact, and reception.
Module #29 Humor and the Philosophy of Science Examine the relationship between humor and the philosophy of science, including the role of humor in scientific inquiry and communication.
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Humor in Ancient and Modern Philosophical Texts career
