Sadler's Lectures
Seneca, On Anger Book 2 - Anger, Brutality, And Cruelty - Sadler's Lectures
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 difference between anger and irascibility on the one side, and brutality (ferritas) and cruelty (crudelitas). He also examines how anger can over time develop into cruelty.
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- Broadcast on:
- 24 May 2023