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How Stoicism Cures Anger
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How Stoicism Cures Anger

Ancient Philosophy as a Therapy for Violent Passions
Donald J. Robertson
Feb 23, 2023
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Donald discusses what Stoicism teaches us about anger and how it can actually help us in practice today.

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Highlights

  • Why anger is a problem

  • What the Stoics say about anger

  • Ways in which Stoicism can help us manage anger

  • The benefits of learning to cope with anger

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Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life
How Stoicism Cures Anger
Ancient Philosophy as a Therapy for Violent Passions One of the most celebrated physicians and medical researchers of the ancient world, Galen of Pergamon, wrote a book about mental illness, called On Passions and Errors of the Soul. The passion considered most dangerous by Galen and other ancient writers is…
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Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life
Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life Podcast
Donald Robertson, the author of "How to Think Like a Roman Emperor", and a cognitive-behavioral therapist, talks about how to apply Stoicism in the modern world, discussing philosophy, psychology and self-improvement with guests from all walks of life. Available on Google and Apple podcasts.
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