Komik und Humor: Eine Psychologische-Ästhetische Untersuchung

The work opens as a scholarly continuation of a decade‑long series of essays on the psychology of comedy. Its author aims to chart the many ways we experience and recognize humor, treating the subject as both a psychological and aesthetic phenomenon. By focusing on underlying mechanisms rather than on specific artworks, the book offers a broad, concept‑driven map for anyone curious about why we laugh.

In three extensive sections it surveys classic theories—from the feeling‑competition of early philosophers to modern accounts of superiority and intellectual contrast—then classifies the various forms of the comic, distinguishing objective, situational, character‑based, and naive humor. The final part delves into the affective structure of laughter, exploring how pleasure, surprise, and even discomfort combine in the comic experience. The result is a detailed reference that equips readers to relate humor to wider psychological and aesthetic discussions without needing prior expertise.