A philosophical or artistic movement or doctrine emphasizing comedic or humorous elements as central to understanding or creating meaning.
Formed from the root 'com-' (comedy) plus the suffix '-ism' (a system or doctrine). This is a relatively modern coinage combining established elements to describe comedy-centered ideologies or artistic movements.
While not as famous as 'realism' or 'symbolism,' comism represents an underappreciated philosophical current—some avant-garde artists have seriously argued that humor, not tragedy, is the truest lens for examining human nature and society.
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