Of Anger

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"Of Anger" is a moral and philosophical essay by Francis Bacon that analyzes the causes, dangers, and proper management of anger in human behavior.

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instanceOf essay
moral essay
philosophical work
addresses general educated readership
readers in positions of authority
analyzes causes of anger
dangers of anger
management of anger
associatedWith Francis Bacon's essays (commonly known as Essays or Counsels, Civil and Moral)
surface form: Essays of Francis Bacon
author Francis Bacon
concernedWith moral conduct
personal character
political prudence
countryOfOrigin England
emphasizes moderation of passions
pragmatic handling of conflict
rational control over emotion
focusesOn effects of anger on decision-making
effects of anger on judgment
social consequences of anger
genre moral philosophy
philosophical essay
hasPerspective pragmatic political perspective
secular moral perspective
influencedBy Stoic views on anger
classical moral philosophy
language English
literaryForm prose
mainTheme anger
human passions
moral psychology
practical ethics
self-control
period early 17th century
philosophicalTradition early modern philosophy
empiricism
proposes practical advice for rulers
practical advice for statesmen
strategies for moderating anger
recommends delaying reaction when angry
understanding causes of provocation
using reason to govern passion
warnsAgainst anger in public affairs
revenge driven by anger
sudden anger
workCollection Essays or Counsels, Civil and Moral

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