Seneca, On Anger Book 2 - Anger At Inanimate Things - Sadler's Lectures

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This lecture discusses key ideas from the ancient Stoic philosopher Seneca's work, On Anger, book 2 It focuses specifically on his discussion in book 2 about the irrationality of getting angry with inanimate objects, since this involves attributing an intentionality and agency to them which they do not possess. Seneca also considers whether it is rational for us to transfer that anger to the makers, designers, or craftspeople of those inanimate objects, both human and divine. To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO - or at BuyMeACoffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/A4quYdWoM You can find over 2000 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler Purchase Seneca's On Anger - amzn.to/3smh6M8

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