S1E9 - Can We Make Anger Useful?
Published: March 9, 2026
Duration: 11:57
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In this episode, I explore Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations 6.27 and what it teaches us about anger. Marcus reminds us that when people do wrong, they do so because they believe their actions are beneficial or appropriate. Our task, therefore, is not to react with anger but to teach, explain, and correct with patience.
That idea opens the door to a deeper question: what is anger actually for? Some modern thinkers claim anger is...