The Philosophy of Anger: A Stoic and Buddhist Perspective

This chapter explores the philosophical understanding of anger through Stoicism and Buddhism, highlighting its role as a cause of suffering and a barrier to enlightenment. It examines the practical implications of anger, including its effects on well-being and relationships, while contrasting Stoic views of anger as a mental affliction with Buddhist teachings on meditation and emotional clarity. The chapter also discusses anger's paradoxical nature in motivation and decision-making, emphasizing the need to control it for effective social change.