The New Thinkery

Dustin Peone on Comedy and Philosophy


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This week, the guys are joined by Dustin Peone, instructor of liberal studies at Mercer University and a fellow of the Institute for Vico Studies in Atlanta. The group use Peone's new book, Making Philosophy Laugh: Humor, Irony, and Folly in Philosophical Thought as the baseline to dive into discussion about the profound connections between humor and wisdom.

Learn more about this episode's sponor, Ralston College, and their immersive Humanities MA!

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