Much of anger is based on disappointment in ourselves, our inability to affect the outcome of situations and the behavior of others. Aristotle addresses anger as “A desire accompanied by pain, for a conspicuous revenge for a conspicuous slight at the hands of men who have no call to slight oneself or one’s friends”. We want and desire results which when not realized results in the disappointment that Ari refers to as pain. We all have a predisposition for anger especially when slighted, insulted without basis, falsely accused. I think our desires and failure to see them materialize have a great deal to do with anger. There is also debate on whether anger is natural to humanity or an unnatural emotion, I think it is natural and functional as well as a necessary element in overall mental health. There are many levels of anger. From the simple disgruntle to the violent outburst so therefore the elements of the anger must be closely examined and scrutinized before rendering judgment on the justification of it.
On Jun 26, 7:58 pm, iam deheretic <[email protected]> wrote: > A letter to a friend brought up the idea of anger being an mirror of my > self. It seems I do not get angry much anymore, put out and disgusted by > peoples decisions, especially when they harm others or of self interest. > When I do get angry I find it is over what I do not like in myself, defects > of character . > Allan > > -- > ( > ) > I_D Allan --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups ""Minds Eye"" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Minds-Eye?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
