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Morreall, John – Educational Philosophy and Theory, 2014
This article begins by examining the bad reputation humor traditionally had in philosophy and education. Two of the main charges against humor--that it is hostile and irresponsible--are linked to the Superiority Theory. That theory is critiqued and two other theories of laughter are presented--the Relief Theory and the Incongruity Theory. In the…
Descriptors: Humor, Reputation, Cognitive Processes, Correlation
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Fleming, David H. – Educational Philosophy and Theory, 2014
In this article I explore the pedagogical value of Gilles Deleuze and FĂ©lix Guattari's philosophical concepts for helping make an "event" of thought, with a view towards fostering deep learning in Chinese students' learning theory and criticism in a second language. Paying attention to the qualitative role of bodies, humour and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Philosophy, Confucianism, Learning Theories