The Unending Rage

I am puzzled by the metaphysics of rage, which seems to radically exceed the unfussy physiology of anger. I vaguely understand that there are chemical neurotransmitters, which excite our “fight or flight” response. Heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration increase. For a brief spell, the mind becomes more alert, and quicker. An animal will do something similar; he will fight or fly. Indeed, we seem to be most like animals when we are angry. Yet also, at least in theory, more in control. A human person can, from hard training and experience, more or less control the degree and quality of his anger, and adjust it to its cause. Whereas, the animal has a more limited repertoire. He may, however, show tactics. Read more…