Anthropological measurements of the phenomenon of laughter in the works of N. Gogol

Abstract

This paper examines the social and anthropological dimensions of the phenomenon of laughter through the prism of creativity N.V. Gogol. In a systematic, orderly form outlines the basic concepts of the phenomenon of laughter as the historical and philosophical thought in general, and in the creative works of Nikolai Gogol in particular. Highlighted the importance and relevance of the phenomenon of laughter, humor , ridicule in the work of N. Gogol in the context of contemporary philosophical thought. We found that laughter in Nikolai Gogol’s works is a phenomenon that appears as valuable evidence of the moral history of mankind. Laughter by Nikolai Gogol - a protest against lies. Laugh at it purely subjective phenomenon of social issues.