A and my a inclination is to think that people fight against their anger. The anger tends to be transitory when there's very little of that rational backing available. So if you're angry that it's raining, i don't think it's impossible have a kind of proto moral thought,. Almost like a half thought, it shouldn't be raining. Our covet should be over by now, right?
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.