Laughter and the Absurd in Philosophy
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Laughter and the Absurd
An overview of the concept of laughter and the absurd in philosophy, including key thinkers and themes to be explored in the course.

Module #2
Theories of Laughter
An examination of different theoretical approaches to understanding laughter, including psychological, sociological, and philosophical perspectives.

Module #3
The Absurd in Philosophy
An exploration of the concept of the absurd in philosophy, including its roots in ancient Greek thought and its development in modern existentialism.

Module #4
Søren Kierkegaard and the Leap of Faith
A close reading of Kierkegaards concept of the absurd and its relation to faith and existence.

Module #5
Friedrich Nietzsche and the Will to Power
An examination of Nietzsches concept of the will to power and its relation to laughter and the absurd.

Module #6
Arthur Schopenhauer and the Will to Life
A discussion of Schopenhauers concept of the will to life and its relation to suffering and the absurd.

Module #7
Albert Camus and the Myth of Sisyphus
A close reading of Camuss concept of the absurd and its relation to rebellion and the search for meaning.

Module #8
The Absurd in Theatre and Literature
An exploration of the absurd in 20th-century theatre and literature, including the works of Samuel Beckett, Eugene Ionesco, and Harold Pinter.

Module #9
Laughter as Resistance
An examination of the role of laughter as a form of resistance to oppression and social control.

Module #10
The Politics of Laughter
A discussion of the ways in which laughter is used as a tool of political control and subversion.

Module #11
Laughter and the Body
An exploration of the physiological and psychological effects of laughter on the body, including the release of endorphins and the reduction of stress.

Module #12
Laughter and Social Bonding
A discussion of the role of laughter in forming and maintaining social bonds, including its role in play and intimacy.

Module #13
Laughter and Cultural Identity
An examination of the ways in which laughter is culturally constructed and the role it plays in shaping cultural identity.

Module #14
Laughter and Morality
A discussion of the relationship between laughter and morality, including the ethics of humor and the limits of satire.

Module #15
Laughter and Irony
An exploration of the role of irony in humor and the ways in which it is used to subvert expectations and challenge norms.

Module #16
Laughter and the Carnival
A discussion of the role of laughter and the absurd in carnival and festive cultures, including the works of Mikhail Bakhtin.

Module #17
Laughter and the Grotesque
An examination of the role of the grotesque in humor and the ways in which it is used to challenge norms and conventions.

Module #18
Laughter and the Uncanny
A discussion of the role of the uncanny in humor and the ways in which it is used to create a sense of unease and discomfort.

Module #19
Laughter and Play
An exploration of the relationship between laughter and play, including the role of play in creativity and innovation.

Module #20
Laughter and Creativity
A discussion of the role of laughter in creative thinking and problem-solving, including the benefits of humor in brainstorming and idea generation.

Module #21
Laughter and Well-being
An examination of the relationship between laughter and well-being, including the benefits of laughter for physical and mental health.

Module #22
Laughter and Spirituality
A discussion of the role of laughter in spiritual practices and the ways in which it is used to connect with the divine.

Module #23
Laughter and Power
An examination of the ways in which laughter is used as a tool of power and control, including the role of satire in challenging authority.

Module #24
Laughter and the Human Condition
A discussion of the role of laughter in understanding the human condition, including its relation to mortality, suffering, and the search for meaning.

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
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Laughter and the Absurd in Philosophy ( 25 Modules )

Laughter and the Absurd in Philosophy
( 25 Modules )