Irony in the age of empire : comic perspectives on democracy and freedom / Cynthia Willett.

Author/creator Willett, Cynthia, 1956-
Format Book
Publication InfoBloomington : Indiana University Press, ©2008.
Descriptionix, 171 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Subjects

SeriesAmerican philosophy
American philosophy. ^A630678
Contents Laughter against hubris : a preemptive strike -- Laughing to keep from crying : Cornel West, pragmatism, and progressive comedy -- Authenticity in an age of satire : Ellison, Sartre, Bergson, and Spike Lee's Bamboozled -- Engage the enemy : Cavell, comedies of remarriage, and the politics of friendship -- Three concepts of freedom.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 149-166) and index.
LCCN 2007048894
ISBN9780253351661 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0253351669 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780253219947 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0253219949 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks PN 1929.P65 W55 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold