Episode · EconTalk · 2021-05-10
Books mentioned on Agnes Callard on Anger
Philosopher Agnes Callard of the University of Chicago talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about anger. Is anger something we should vilify and strive to eradicate in ourselves?
Agnes Callard discussed The Iliad and The Odyssey. Russ Roberts discussed The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
-
The Iliad
The Iliad by Homer is an ancient Greek epic poem that chronicles the fierce battles, heroic deeds, and tragic human costs surrounding the final weeks of the Trojan War.
Discussed“uh cuz there's a there's a bit one use of philos that I think is so interesting in the I can't remember whether it's I think it's in the Iliad. Odysseus It might be in the Odyssey.”
Where to get it
-
The Odyssey
The Odyssey by Homer is an epic ancient Greek poem that follows Odysseus on his long, perilous journey home after the Trojan War, remaining one of history's most influential foundational narratives.
Discussed“Odysseus It might be in the Odyssey. I might have gotten that. But Odysseus talks to his own heart. And he calls it my phil- like my dear heart, my philos heart, right?”
Where to get it
-
The Screwtape Letters
The Screwtape Letters by C.S.
Discussed“You know, one thing that's interesting I I for some reason I was rereading um uh uh I was rereading this this bit of The Screwtape Letters. Do you know this text by C.S. Lewis of an older demon to a younger demon and how to like tempt uh human beings away from Christianity?”
Where to get it
