Idea
Is anger ever useful?
Short answer
Seneca treats anger as a dangerous judgment, not a dependable source of courage. His dialogue On Anger argues for pausing, examining impressions, and responding with reason before resentment takes control.
In On Anger, the first task is to delay assent to the impression that we have been wronged. A pause creates room to judge the facts and choose a fair response without surrendering control to rage.
