Cover -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Bergsonian Sources of Inspiration -- 3. The Form and Matter of Humour -- 4. The Question of the Comicality of Humour -- 5. The Preconditions of Humour -- 6. "Philosophy" of Humour -- 7. The Goodwill of Humour? -- 8. The Ambiguity of the Critical Import of Humour -- 9. Conclusions -- Bibliography.