The Catholic Man Show - Philosophy of Humor

Philosophy of Humor

About our drink:

Longbranch Bourbon

Wild Turkey Longbranch: 8-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon made in small batches and refined with Texas Mesquite and American Oak charcoals. This unique process results in an extraordinarily balanced and smooth sipping whiskey with subtle hints of smoky sweetness.

2020 Double Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition

2019 Gold, 90 Points – Beverage Testing Institute

About our gear:

A magic trick – this video is a cool card trick to teach about Christ’s resurrection.

Our topic:

 

Philosophy of Humor:

Humor is such a human thing, yet isn’t discussed by many philosophers.

In this episode we discuss:

– The Superiority Theory

– The Relief Theory

– The Incongruity Theory

– The Play Theory

We also discuss this in relation to C.S. Lewis’s satirical work, “The Screwtape Letters”

 

Stanford Article

Feser articles on humor 1 and 2

Screwtape Letters

Pints with Jack