Anger is a often described as a form of idolatry, and i think that gets part of what we're talking about. The idea that when things go awry, for me, iam somehow being violated, right? I have a sense of moral indignity because i wanted control and i wanted to turn out a certain way. That's a little bit, i argue, whether you're religious or not, i think you should perhaps think about pushing back against that as a a, as a moral response.
Philosopher Agnes Callard of the University of Chicago talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about anger. Is anger something we should vilify and strive to eradicate in ourselves? Or should we accept it as a necessary and appropriate human emotion? Callard takes a fresh look at anger and has much to say about jealousy, desire, and forgiveness as well.