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| Title: | Aristotle's Account of Anger: Narcissism and Illusions of Self-Sufficiency |
| Authors: | Leighton, Stephen |
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| Keywords: | Aristotle
Narcissism
Anger
Self-sufficiency |
| Issue Date: | 2002 |
| Publisher: | Blackwell |
| Citation: | Ratio, March 2002, pp. 23-45 |
| Abstract: | This paper considers an allegation by M. Stocker and E. Hegeman that Aristotle’s
account of anger yields a narcissistic passion bedevilled by illusions of self-sufficiency.
The paper argues on behalf of Aristotle’s valuing of anger within a virtuous and
flourishing life, showing that and why Aristotle’s account is neither narcissistic nor
involves illusions of self-sufficiency. In so arguing a deeper appreciation of Aristotle’s
understanding of a self-sufficient life is reached, as are some interesting contrasts
between Aristotle's understanding of anger, its connections to value and our own
understanding of these matters. |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/1974/1916 |
| Appears in Collections: | Ancient Philosophy
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