Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 438 by Various

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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
Credits Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Richard J. Shiffer and the
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Summary "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.)
Language English
LoC Class AP: General Works: Periodicals
Subject Periodicals
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