Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life

Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life

Anger: The Alternative Aristotle

Did Aristotle say we should moderate our anger or replace it with empathy?

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Donald J. Robertson
Sep 30, 2025
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Everyone agrees that excessive anger can do harm. However, at least in the west, the majority of people today assume that mild or moderate anger can potentially be helpful. Especially if it’s channelled toward what they consider to be constructive ends, such as protesting against perceived injustice. In academic literature, the view that a certain am…

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