It is odd that anger is considered an irrational emotion when there are many situations where anger is the most rational way to react, amirite?

+245 It is odd that anger is considered an irrational emotion when there are many situations where anger is the most rational way to react, amirite?

by Anonymous 12 years ago

1. agreeable to reason; reasonable; sensible: a rational plan for economic development. 2. having or exercising reason, sound judgment, or good sense: a calm and rational negotiator. 3. being in or characterized by full possession of one's reason; sane Anger tends to make people defy reason, not follow it. It is a reasonable reaction and expected at times, but not rational.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

I agree, but to the extent that one is angry against a situation/person that can be changed, and then they use that anger to inspire them to rightful action. If the situation cannot be changed, it is more rational/reasonable to still not like it but be calm.

by Anonymous 12 years ago