Restraining Rage: The Ideology of Anger Control in Classical Antiquity

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Book Synopsis: The angry emotions, and the problems they presented, were an ancient Greek preoccupation from Homer to late antiquity. From the first lines of the Iliad to the church fathers of the fourth century A.D., the control or elimination of rage was an obsessive concern. From the Greek world it passed to the Romans.

Drawing on a wide range of ancient texts, and on recent work in anthropology and psychology, Restraining Rage explains the rise and persistence of this concern. W. V. Harris shows that the discourse of anger-control was of crucial importance in several different spheres, in politics--both republican and monarchical--in the family, and in the slave economy. He suggests that it played a special role in maintaining male domination over women. He explores the working out of these themes in Attic tragedy, in the great Greek historians, in Aristotle and the Hellenistic philosophers, and in many other kinds of texts.

From the time of Plato onward, educated Greeks developed a strong conscious interest in their own psychic health. Emotional control was part of this. Harris offers a new theory to explain this interest, and a history of the anger-therapy that derived from it. He ends by suggesting some contemporary lessons that can be drawn from the Greek and Roman experience.

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Discover the secrets to controlling anger in Restraining Rage: The Ideology of Anger Control in Classical Antiquity. This captivating book takes you on a journey through ancient Greece and Rome, exploring how the Greeks and Romans grappled with the powerful emotion of anger. Drawing on a wide range of ancient texts and recent research, author W. V. Harris reveals the deep-rooted concern that these societies had in controlling or eliminating anger.

Why was anger control such a pervasive issue for the ancient Greeks and Romans? Harris delves into this question, offering thought-provoking insights into the political, familial, and societal implications of anger. Uncover how the discourse of anger-control played a vital role not only in maintaining political order but also in perpetuating male domination over women. With compelling analyses of Attic tragedy, Greek historians, Aristotle, and Hellenistic philosophers, Harris illuminates the influence of anger-control in various texts.

What makes Restraining Rage stand out is its exploration of the Greeks' and Romans' conscious interest in their own mental well-being. This book reveals how emotional control became a fascination for the educated elite, and how it gave rise to anger-therapy practices that persisted throughout the classical period. Discover the origins of this interest and gain a historical perspective on anger control.

But Restraining Rage is more than a history lesson. It offers contemporary lessons that can be drawn from the experiences of the ancient world. As you delve into the past, you'll gain valuable insights into managing anger in your own life. Don't miss out on this transformative journey that combines ancient wisdom with modern relevance.

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