  Another book with clear relevance to the conduct of the school and the understanding of the sage’s role in it is On Anger (PHerc. 182). As reconstructed, the remains of this book’s final title page allow the possibility that it was part of a larger work, and its subject, along with those of books On Madness and others which could be called [On Malicious Joy (or On Jealousy)], or [On Dismeasure], has led some to propose that Philodemus wrote a series of books on the passions. Certainly, the passions (pathê) are close to the heart of Hellenistic ethical discussion and play an important role in one’s ability both to lead a good, happy life and one’s ability to profit from being in a community of philosophers.