5 philosophers on anger - Delaney Thull
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Anger is a complicated emotion. It can feel reasonable and righteous or impulsive and uncontrollable. Anger can be an important part of letting us know when something immoral is happening, but finding the right response to those psychological alarm bells can be tricky. So, is it ever right to be angry? And if so, when? Delaney Thull takes a philosophical look at this powerful emotion.
Consider the arguments presented in the video regarding the potential of anger for motivating social change as well as the potential pitfalls of anger cautioned by Gandhi, Mandela, and King. What is your stance on whether anger can be a productive force for positive transformation?
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Delaney Thull
- Director Cara Watson
- Narrator Christina Greer
- Composer André Aires
- Sound Designer André Aires
- Director of Production Gerta Xhelo
- Produced by Abdallah Ewis
- Editorial Director Alex Rosenthal
- Editorial Producer Dan Kwartler
- Fact-Checker Charles Wallace
