Alan Roberts has taught philosophy at the University of Sussex and University College London in the UK. His research on humour has been published in academic books, philosophy journals and online magazines.

“Roberts work is careful, rigorous, and while not revolutionary, provocative enough that its echoes will be heard throughout the young field of philosophy of humor. The argument he makes is robust. This ought to be heralded as a major new work in philosophy of humor. It advances the discourse, but thankfully to those of us in it, rather than concluding it, leaves it even more vital.” (Steve Gimbel, Philosophical Practice, Vol. 15 (1), 2020)“Roberts’ rigorous distinction of the concepts and terms involved in the discussion on humour and his effort to provide precise descriptions of the components of amusement are reasons to welcome his book with praise. … The hope and wish are that by engaging further with his theory scholars will give Roberts more space to discuss his view.” (Michela Bariselli, The British Journal of Aesthetics, January 13, 2020)

• Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Amusement, Funniness and Humour.- Chapter 3: Early Theories of Amusement.- Chapter 4: The Cognitive Component of Amusement.- Chapter 5: The Affective Component of Amusement.- Chapter 6 : A Theory of Amusement.

Alan Roberts has taught philosophy at the University of Sussex and University College London in the UK. His research on humour has been published in academic books, philosophy journals and online magazines.

“Roberts work is careful, rigorous, and while not revolutionary, provocative enough that its echoes will be heard throughout the young field of philosophy of humor. The argument he makes is robust. This ought to be heralded as a major new work in philosophy of humor. It advances the discourse, but thankfully to those of us in it, rather than concluding it, leaves it even more vital.” (Steve Gimbel, Philosophical Practice, Vol. 15 (1), 2020)“Roberts’ rigorous distinction of the concepts and terms involved in the discussion on humour and his effort to provide precise descriptions of the components of amusement are reasons to welcome his book with praise. … The hope and wish are that by engaging further with his theory scholars will give Roberts more space to discuss his view.” (Michela Bariselli, The British Journal of Aesthetics, January 13, 2020)

• Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Amusement, Funniness and Humour.- Chapter 3: Early Theories of Amusement.- Chapter 4: The Cognitive Component of Amusement.- Chapter 5: The Affective Component of Amusement.- Chapter 6 : A Theory of Amusement.

Alan Roberts has taught philosophy at the University of Sussex and University College London in the UK. His research on humour has been published in academic books, philosophy journals and online magazines.

“Roberts work is careful, rigorous, and while not revolutionary, provocative enough that its echoes will be heard throughout the young field of philosophy of humor. The argument he makes is robust. This ought to be heralded as a major new work in philosophy of humor. It advances the discourse, but thankfully to those of us in it, rather than concluding it, leaves it even more vital.” (Steve Gimbel, Philosophical Practice, Vol. 15 (1), 2020)“Roberts’ rigorous distinction of the concepts and terms involved in the discussion on humour and his effort to provide precise descriptions of the components of amusement are reasons to welcome his book with praise. … The hope and wish are that by engaging further with his theory scholars will give Roberts more space to discuss his view.” (Michela Bariselli, The British Journal of Aesthetics, January 13, 2020)

• Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Amusement, Funniness and Humour.- Chapter 3: Early Theories of Amusement.- Chapter 4: The Cognitive Component of Amusement.- Chapter 5: The Affective Component of Amusement.- Chapter 6 : A Theory of Amusement.