The Mental and Moral Philosophy of Laughter: A Vista of the Ludicrous Side of Life is a book written by Edwin Paxton Hood in 1852. The book explores the concept of laughter from a philosophical and psychological perspective, examining its mental and moral effects on individuals and society as a whole. Hood argues that laughter is a natural and necessary response to the absurdities and contradictions of life, and that it can serve as a tool for social...