Aristotle On Ridicule

In Volume 4 of "Ethics Chapter 8" Aristotle applies his philosophical philosophy to the concept of humor and a good company. He set categories and categories of humor or wit and set limits on the actions accepted by gentlemen and sages. However, one thing acknowledges that it is difficult to decide when it is appropriate that what he is absurd is. People react to ridicule in various ways according to their temperament. In this article we will look at the second paragraph of Chapter 4 of Book 4 and judge the reason why Aristotle is getting out of the usual analysis method to examine other ways to study that problem.

Aristotle defined ridicule, he stated that this is a kind of "abuse or embarrassment, in some cases it is forbidden by law." How to present etiquette in an abusive or embarrassing way Aristotle seems to avoid contradiction, then said that a suitable gentleman will adjust his behavior. He is neither a clown nor a man, he always tells something of taste and wisdom. Unfortunately, this does not sound like a very good humor or wit, and yet it does not explain how ridicule is tolerated. When we abuse someone verbally, they get angry with our words and get insulted, but if you tease or tease it, it will not be absurd.

The lack of an acceptable form of ridicule is explained by insufficient definition of this term. If ridicule is being exploited, it is wrong. Aristotle said there are powerful reasons to prohibit absurd things. But if ridiculous is fun and gentle humor it can not be in the form of abuse. Aristotle seems to define ridiculous as an extreme degree of unacceptable humor. At the same time, it is clear that some kind of gentle ridicule is accepted in entertainment dialogue.

Like Aristotle said, he laughed at "avoiding definitions." Because it contained a kind of humor that was not really cruel or insulting. At the same time, each conversation has a different meaning to the person concerned; those with a sense of humor can laugh with a ridicule of personal remarks like their appearance or wisdom as a "joke" . Others may react differently and are greatly insulted. The difference is that a nice guy can accept a joke or a stupid thing, but a sulliest person is to want others to be teased. In this case, ridicule should be defined as extreme of humor, including abuse. The extremes of humor are rude, "Contribution to conversation, discomfort to what is being said"