Good observations. As you point out, Socrates could laugh at people sometimes gently and sometimes not so gently. And Seneca was a satirist, but all good satirists send-up their targets with love - otherwise they're harsh and bitter and not funny. The love comes with the humour.
Good observations. As you point out, Socrates could laugh at people sometimes gently and sometimes not so gently. And Seneca was a satirist, but all good satirists send-up their targets with love - otherwise they're harsh and bitter and not funny. The love comes with the humour.