The Eight Patterns Of Humour

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This paper is intended to provide a discussion of the different patterns that are recognized by the faculty of humour, as irst presented in The Pattern Recognition Theory of Humour: An Introduction. It is not intended as a primer to the theory and consequently many aspects that are central to its integrity are not addressed herein. More detailed discussion of pattern deinition and all remaining aspects is available in the Complete Edition. The ideas and information presented in this book and its associated volumes are based on the observation of many thousands of instances of humour. Statistical analysis of this research is presented elsewhere. For further information please see Resources. Materials The Generality Of Patters Information Discrete Recognition Units And Contexts Construction Common Methods Patterns Of Fidelity Positive Repetition Division Completion Translation Patterns Of Magnitude Opposition Application Qualiication Scale A Note On Categorization Recognition An Example In Virtual Space: The Book As Unit The Scanning Process The Fidelity And Magnitude Relationship Similarity And Dissimilarity: The Illusion Of Equal And Opposite Forces Necessary Conditions Beyond Recognition Illustration An Illustrated Discussion Based On Substance Humour Evolution Pattern Activity As Perceptual And Analytical Accelerator A Narrative Discussion Of Speciic Advantages The Evolution Of The System Echoes Of Intellect Conclusion The Nature Of Uniied Causality End-piece Resources Analysis And Deinition Of Stimuli To Humour And Associated Pattern Constituents Glossary Of Terms Research Appendices Bibliography Index