Understanding Anger

A great lecture series : I find these wonderful to watch when writing…. anger is the focus and how it is used in various literature forms… really a great series for anyone creating characters in a book

“This is the first of twelve monthly lectures and discussions in a new series, led by Dr. Gregory B. Sadler at the historic Kingston Public Library. Each of the lectures focuses on a set of perspectives on anger, coming from ancient or medieval texts in literature, philosophy, or religion.

The series begins with an examination of understanding of anger articulated in Ancient Greek Epic and Tragedy — particularly in Homer’s Illiad, Euripides’ Medea, and Sophocles Ajax. We also discuss anger more broadly, both in our own culture and in that of the Ancient Greeks, and touch on several other epic or tragic works.”

The Wrath of Achilles and the Rage of Medea – Understanding Anger Lecture 1

 

Why is Your Face Fallen? Anger in Jewish Scriptures – Understanding Anger Lecture 2

 

“Don’t Get Mad Socrates”: Anger in Plato’s Dialogues – Understanding Anger Lecture 3

The First Scientific Examination: Aristotle on Anger – Understanding Anger Lecture 4

 

Emperors and Slaves Above the Passions: Stoic Philosophers on Anger – Understanding Anger Lecture 5

Empty Pleasures and Unnecessary Pains: Epicureans on Anger- Understanding Anger Lecture 6

 

 

Another Platonic View: Plutarch on Controlling Anger- Understanding Anger Lecture 7

 

Whoever Is Angry with His Brother: Early Christian Discussions- Understanding Anger Lecture 8

 

A Medieval Synthesis: Thomas Aquinas’ Analyses of Anger – Understanding Anger Lecture 9