Humor, Laughter and Human Flourishing

"Humor Laughter and Human Flourishing is a welcome addition to the Springer Briefs in Education series. ... this brief volume is a compilation of essays resulting from his reflection over four years on the relationship of humor to human flourishing, as well as from his selective engagement with humor scholarship. Gordon lucidly conveys many rich philosophical insights." (Sammy Basu, International Journal of Humor Research, Vol. 30 (1), February, 2017)

• Introduction.- 1. The Case for a Humorous Philosophy of Education.- 2. Humor, Truth and Human Existence.- 3. Camus’ Struggle with the Absurd: Rebellion as a Response to Nihilism.- 4. Freud, Dreams and Humor.- 5. Friendship, Intimacy and Humor.- 6. The Educational Value of Aesthetic Humor.- 7. Learning to Laugh at Ourselves: Humor, Self-transcendence and the cultivation of Moral Virtues​.