Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied Why Anger Is Always Bad (Episode 53)
Jun 20, 2023
Explore the Stoic perspective on anger and why it is always considered bad. Discuss the nature and mechanics of anger, including its negative effects and distinction between righteous and uncontrollable anger. Discover how stoicism helps maintain calmness, control intense emotions, and respond to trash-talking with motivation instead of anger. Challenge the belief that good people need anger to address injustice and learn how duty can be a motivator without anger.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Stoic Perspective on Anger
01:56 • 11min
The Nature and Mechanics of Anger
12:52 • 25min
Understanding Anger, Motivation, and Emotional Progression
37:51 • 4min
Responding to Trash-Talking: Anger vs. Motivation
41:58 • 4min
The Role of Anger for Good People
46:25 • 8min