Nita: Do you agree with me that when some one says something intellectually to me that i find offensive, and it provokes anger? Or should you think it k to respond in kind and an an express similar outrage? Nita: I basically think no one should ever get revenge. The process of managing anger is really the process of restoring the relationship and thereby the norm to its healed, positive state.
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.