On Anger

work by Seneca

Also known as: “De ira”

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Seneca's On Anger is a philosophical treatise that explores the nature of anger, its consequences, and methods for its control. Written by the Roman Stoic philosopher and statesman Lucius Annaeus Seneca, the work delves into the passion of anger, offering insights into managing this powerful emotion. Seneca, a prominent intellectual figure in 1st-century CE Rome, served as an advisor to Emperor Nero and was known for his philosophical writings and tragedies. His works, including On Anger, adapted Stoic philosophy for a Roman audience and have influenced Western thought for centuries.12

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Seneca
Philosophical works and tragedies
The De ira (On Anger) deals at length with the passion, its consequences, and control. The De clementia (On Mercy), an exhortatory address to Nero, commends mercy as the sovereign quality for a Roman emperor. De tranquillitate animi (On Mental Tranquility), De constantia sapientis (On the Steadfastness of…
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The De ira (On Anger) deals at length with the passion, its consequences, and control. The De clementia (On Mercy), an exhortatory address to Nero, commends mercy as the sovereign quality for a Roman emperor. De tranquillitate animi (On Mental Tranquility), De constantia sapientis (On the Steadfastness of…
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