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Laughter, as a characteristic act of vitality, continues to be praised for its healing properties, but the superstitions associated with it remain very strong. Why do we laugh? What is laughter? This study attempts to analyse all facets of the funny to understand its driving forces and mechanisms, drawing on the knowledge of psychoanalysis, physiology, ethology, literature, philosophy, anthropology, and more.

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