For example , Stoicism , an Ancient Greek tradition of philosophy , described how most emotions , particularly negative emotions like anger , are irrational and prevent people from achieving inner peace .
Historically , emotions were primarily understood and studied in terms of their maladaptive consequences .
Stoicism , an Ancient Greek tradition of philosophy , described how most emotions , particularly negative emotions like anger , are irrational and prevent people from achieving inner peace .
Historically , emotions were primarily understood and studied in terms of their maladaptive consequences .