Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics book 7 | Why Akrasia in Anger is Better | Philosophy Core Concepts
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This video focuses on Aristotle's work, the Nicomachean Ethics, and examines his discussion in book 7 about whether a qualified forms of akrasia (lack or loss of self-control) stemming from anger (thumos) is better than akrasia proper, which has to do with lack or loss of self-control when faced with desire for physical pleasures.
Aristotle does in fact think akrasia due to anger to be morally better than akrasia per se, for several reasons. Anger is more open than desires for pleasure. Anger is also more closely connected to rationality. He also thinks that it is a more natural feeling for a person to be affected by. And, a person who acts in anger feels pain, not just pleasure.
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These short videos are great! I was having a debate with someone on this topic and we could sit down and watch this together and get to the bottom of it. Love your hour long videos, but this was right to the point. Much appreciated!
Glad to read it!
Is retribution, revenge and vendetta in our thoughts or mind’s eye the same as arguing in anger, in front of a person?
Nope