The Morality of Laughter

“Bravo! I’ll say nothing funny about it, for it is a

superior piece of work.”

—P. J. O’Rourke

“F. H. Buckley’s The Morality of Laughter is at once

a humorous look at serious matters and a serious

book about humor.”

—Crisis Magazine

“Buckley has written a . ne and funny book that will

be read with pleasure and instruction.”

—First Things

“. . . written elegantly and often wittily. . . .”

—National Post

“. . . a fascinating philosophical exposition of

laughter. . . .”

—National Review

“. . . at once a wise and highly amusing book.”

—Wall Street Journal Online

“. . . a useful reminder that a cheery society is a

healthy one.”

—Weekly Standard