CHAPTER XXII.

Imperfection--An Impression of Falsity implied--Two

Views taken by Philosophers--Firstly that of Voltaire,

Jean Paul, Brown, the German Idealists, Léon Dumont,

Secondly that of Descartes, Marmontel and Dugald

Stewart--Whately on Jests--Nature of Puns--Effect of

Custom and Habit--Accessory Emotion--Disappointment

and Loss--Practical Jokes 307

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