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139. Why Do We Get Angry?

No Stupid Questions

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The Philosophy of Anger: Eradicate or Embrace?

Holding on to anger is like drinking poison and hoping someone else will die. There are two schools of thought on anger: one believes we should eradicate anger to create a morally better world, while the other sees anger as essential to sensitize us to injustice and motivate us to uphold justice. It is important to pay attention and be angry about plainly bad actions, as ignoring it is a disservice. Anger is not a simple emotion but rather a combination of many underlying factors. Understanding anger and its causes is crucial for self-awareness and emotional well-being.

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