According to the "Blowing Off Steam" theory, rough humor—humor that deals with culturally sensitive issues in a way that bumps into or violates taboos—helps release people’s anxieties and stresses in a safe environment. Specifically, it is a release of sacred anxiety.
Rough Humor
29
Jan 2020
One current culture war in North American society concerns rough humor—jokes, skits, writings, cartoons, etc. that deal with culturally sensitive issues in a way that bumps into or violates taboos. But is there something harmful about rough humor?
Ken's Big Announcement
01
Apr 2019
In the spirit of Plato, I am pleased to announce that I am throwing my hat in the ring for 2020! Just as Plato envisioned an ideal republic, I envision a new republic built on the ashes of the old. It is time for the philosopher-kings to take up their rightful place in this new republic.
[VIDEO] Philosophers' World Cup
13
Jul 2018
Even as we wait in anticipation for Sunday's World Cup final between France and Croatia, there is at least one other major soccer event that we can watch right now: the "Philosophers' World Cup" by Monty Python.
D'oh! Philosophy in The Simpsons
12
Jul 2017
《辛普森一家》似乎不像是哲学论述和思想的合法来源。但格拉斯哥大学(University of Glasgow)刚刚推出了一门名为“D’oh!”《辛普森一家介绍哲学》作为世界上最著名的哲学思想家的介绍。