Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 438 by Various
"Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 438" by Various is a periodical publication written in the mid-19th century. As part of a broader series, it features articles on a variety of topics reflecting on culture, society, and philosophy. The journal covers a range of subjects including laughter, personal anecdotes, science, and literature, aiming to engage and educate its readers on thought-provoking issues of the time. The opening of this particular issue presents a philosophical
exploration of laughter, challenging conventional notions that laughter is a childish or trivial response. The author provides observations ranging from the gravity of infants to the nature of adult laughter, emphasizing its complexity as a reaction to intellect and emotion rather than merely a form of amusement. Through anecdotes and philosophical discourse, the author highlights the importance of laughter in human experience, underscoring its role in intellectual discussions among a circle of philosophers and its contrast with the weightiness of serious inquiry. This thought-provoking introduction sets the tone for a journal that seeks to illuminate various aspects of life and thought in Victorian society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Chambers, Robert, 1802-1871 |
| Editor | Chambers, William, 1800-1883 |
| Title |
Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 438 Volume 17, New Series, May 22, 1852 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Richard J. Shiffer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18853 |
| Release Date | Jul 17, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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