Abstract
Through a three-chapter structure, I will present and argue for the necessity of a second order rational dispositional state concerned with self-reflection regarding an individual’s moral failings, aimed towards well action, as it presents itself through the practice of a specific recent trend in stand-up comedy. In chapter one, I provide a general philosophic and historical context with which to make sense of and argue for the importance of this comedic trend as an art form. In chapter two, I provide argumentation for the necessity of this particular dispositional state as a way of practicing virtue and improving upon the moral psychology of the individual that practices it, with an aim towards flourishing. Finally, in chapter three, I address the importance of the public aspect of this virtue, beyond the individual that practices it. I argue that the practice of this dispositional state as performed through this style of stand-up is not only a plausible but highly effective means with which to provide public moral education, and correct hermeneutic injustices.
Advisor
Riley, Evan
Department
Philosophy
Recommended Citation
Hagedorn, Amy, "Comedic Personal Narrative and the Self Awareness of Vice: Rethinking Virtue" (2018). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 8224.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/8224
Publication Date
2018
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
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