| The author confuses Anger (emotion) with the behavioural response to anger. And from there everything goes down the hill. Here are some facts to navigate easier this subject: //> Anger is a primary emotion; its opposite is Fear. //> Ager is triggered by "an obstacle to the satisfaction of needs" - not feeling Anger when you encounter an obstacle is problematic, your chances of survival decrease. //> we experience Anger in many forms, depending on intensity - from mild annoyance to red hot rage //> the behavioural response to Anger can be productive or not for us: if you hit back the table corner you just hit, there is nothing productive in that //> the big problem with Anger is the type of behavioural response we use: intrinsic/instinctual - that is usually violent - or intentional - such as setting limits, being firm, withdrawing, etc. The whole point of justice in society stems from this intentional management of Anger at scale. Anyway, it's disappointing to see a psychology subject tackled by a philosopher where from the first sentences is clear that they are not familiar with the subject. But that doesn't stop them from talking about it. But I guess knowing something and thinking that you know something feels the same. |