Why is comedy so difficult to define?
In short: Comedy often defies formal definition, making it a subject of philosophical debate. This video explores how the genre works by breaking down the very boundaries that definitions attempt to create.
Using the philosophy of Henri Bergson and Aristotle, Addison Anderson examines the inherent tension in comedy. While a standard definition seeks to establish strict borders, comedy functions by subverting and breaking them down, making its elusive nature part of its fundamental appeal.
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