Anger in Thomas Aquinas and Cassian: two approaches around a common issue
Abstract
Although Cassian’s vision emphasizes the inconveniences wrought by anger in the moral life, Thomas Aquinas recognizes the validity of being angry at the right person and at the right time. This is an undeniable disagreement between both of them, as Michael Rota has noted. However, it is a fact that Cassian’s positive view on the issue has not been highlighted enough. The aim of this article is to show the valuable psychological aspect that might be present in his doctrine on anger, and if there is any possible point of contact with Aquinas’s account.Downloads
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