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Perspectives in Biology and Medicine, 1985
In a recent account of the history of nuclear warfare, the author, Peter Wyden, questions why people are still developing newer and deadlier weapons, bigger missiles, more effective bombs and delivery systems. Bypassing obvious answers, he concludes that scientists and engineers work on this arsenal of doom "because it's fun"; because the technical ...
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In a recent account of the history of nuclear warfare, the author, Peter Wyden, questions why people are still developing newer and deadlier weapons, bigger missiles, more effective bombs and delivery systems. Bypassing obvious answers, he concludes that scientists and engineers work on this arsenal of doom "because it's fun"; because the technical ...
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2008
AbstractThe book examines the indispensable role enjoyment plays in a good life. The key to it is the development of a style of life that combines an attitude and a manner of living and acting that jointly express one's deepest concerns. Since such styles vary with characters and circumstances, understanding them requires attending to the particular ...
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AbstractThe book examines the indispensable role enjoyment plays in a good life. The key to it is the development of a style of life that combines an attitude and a manner of living and acting that jointly express one's deepest concerns. Since such styles vary with characters and circumstances, understanding them requires attending to the particular ...
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2015
AbstractThis chapter explores the relationship between surfeit meaning and laughter via a close reading of Plautus’ Pseudolus. The Plautine trickster identifies with the position of his dupe, gives this person what he or she wants, and then gives something more.
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AbstractThis chapter explores the relationship between surfeit meaning and laughter via a close reading of Plautus’ Pseudolus. The Plautine trickster identifies with the position of his dupe, gives this person what he or she wants, and then gives something more.
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The Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism
Abstract This paper integrates previous attempts to resolve the paradox of horror with a fresh perspective from contemporary work in affective science. I argue that previous attempts to resolve the paradox fall short of their aim while nevertheless offering valuable insights into how fear often responds to the content of horror stories ...
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Abstract This paper integrates previous attempts to resolve the paradox of horror with a fresh perspective from contemporary work in affective science. I argue that previous attempts to resolve the paradox fall short of their aim while nevertheless offering valuable insights into how fear often responds to the content of horror stories ...
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A sense of belonging at university: student retention, motivation and enjoyment
Journal of Further and Higher Education, 2022Megan L Kelly +2 more
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International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, 2021
Yinxing Jin, Lawrence Jun Zhang
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Yinxing Jin, Lawrence Jun Zhang
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