The Merry Philosopher: Or Thoughts On Jesting (1764)

By Georg Friedrich Meier

Book Overview

The Merry Philosopher: Or Thoughts On Jesting is a book written by Georg Friedrich Meier in 1764. The book is a collection of essays that explore the art of jesting and the role of humor in society. Meier argues that humor is an important tool for social commentary and that jesting can be used to criticize and challenge the status quo. The book also delves into the psychology of humor and the different types of jokes that exist. Meier's writing is witty and insightful, and his ideas about humor and jesting are still relevant today. The Merry Philosopher is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of comedy and the role of humor in society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104918463
• ISBN13: 9781104918460
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"