This lecture discusses the 18th century philosopher, theologian Joseph Butler's Sermon 8, Upon Resentment and focuses on the kind of anger that he calls "settled" or "deliberate", which has for its legitimate purpose punishing wrongdoing and defending society.

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Broadcast on:

10 Nov 2022