(December 30, 2010 at 5:15 pm)EvidenceVsFaith Wrote: *Sigh* I wasn't talking about the concepts but rage and outrage as they are experienced in reality.....with the definitions of them already understood.
That's why I mentioned "Since nothing is intrinsically outrageous".
Rage is a state of uncontrolled fury,
Outrage is more furious, but also more controlled.
Simply: Rage is blind, outrage is directed.
Illustration: striking me (hard) from a state of relaxation will likely cause me to have a brief rage (uncontrolled anger lashing out as my brain catches up). Hitting me while I'm fully aware of my surroundings will cause a much more controlled outburst of anger (i understand what happened and what to direct my fury upon), whether that be then contained, reserved for future vengeance, or simply vented by the fist.
Second illustration: Cage a wild tiger, and shock it repeatedly without it being aware of how the shocks are administered. This tiger will very likely go into a rage as is fights to stop what is happening without knowing what that is. Repeat the caging on another wild tiger, and jab at it with a stick.... the tiger will be outraged at you/the stick/both and will exact its violence upon such.
More simple for anyone that *still* doesn't get it: I'm going to punch you in the face. With a screwdriver.
Please give me a home where cloud buffalo roam
Where the dear and the strangers can play
Where sometimes is heard a discouraging word
But the skies are not stormy all day
