There's a great essay that that Seneca writes called On Anger.
Ryan Holiday · The Daily Stoic · Mar 2026 Listen at 5:12 The best things said about it
Senica has an entire book called on anger you know and it's we can easily compare all of that ancient philosophical literature to what some of the psychological research says today.
I recently read DEA the senica book um you know he is so unequivocal about how bad anger is.
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On Anger by Seneca is a foundational Stoic treatise that examines the psychological destruction caused by unbridled rage and offers philosophical therapy for maintaining emotional equilibrium. Ryan Holiday frequently referenced the essay across multiple episodes of The Daily Stoic, citing specific chapters to illustrate why leaders and emperors cannot afford to make critical decisions while blinded by impulse. Donald Robertson discussed Seneca's surviving treatise on both Modern Wisdom and other platforms, comparing the ancient philosopher's insights directly to modern psychological research and highlighting its historical status as a premier guide for anger management. Brigid Delaney also shared her reading experiences on The Daily Stoic, reflecting on Seneca's uncompromising stance regarding the destructive nature of wrath. Across these podcast discussions, speakers emphasized that while much of ancient philosophical literature has been lost to history, Seneca's surviving text remains an extraordinarily relevant, practical manual for individuals seeking to conquer destructive emotions, navigate interpersonal conflict, and cultivate long-term psychological resilience through disciplined self-reflection and ancient Stoic principles.
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Donald Robertson senica has an entire book called on anger you know and it's we can easily compare all of that ancient philo… 2
“senica has an entire book called on anger you know and it's we can easily compare all of that ancient philosophical literature to what some of the psychological research says today”
“some people find that hard to believe like most of those books are lost now apart from one by seneca which is called on anger which is a stoic therapy for anger”
Ryan Holiday There's a great essay that that Seneca writes called On Anger. 2
“Seneca on anger, Book 3, Chapter 4, Verse 4”
“There's a great essay that that Seneca writes called On Anger.”
Brigid Delaney I recently read DEA the senica book um you know he is so unequivocal about how bad anger is 1
“I recently read DEA the senica book um you know he is so unequivocal about how bad anger is”