Tapestry

Anger and Forgiveness

What do we do about the social poison of anger? According to philosopher Martha Nussbaum, anger isn't an inherently bad thing — it's when anger turns to vengeance that we run into trouble.
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In this episode of Tapestry, philosopher Martha Nussbaum makes a distinction between the two faces of anger. Seeking justice, she says, is very different than seeking retribution.