Ataraxia

Anthropomorphism

Why Fables Use Animals

Neel Burton M.A., M.D. on November 4, 2024

Why fables favor animals over human protagonists.

Why fables favor animals over human protagonists.

Philosophy

The Surprising Similarities Between Stoicism and Buddhism

Neel Burton M.A., M.D. on October 23, 2024

Why Stoicism has been compared to Buddhism: An exploration of similarities between these two philosophical traditions.

Why Stoicism has been compared to Buddhism: An exploration of similarities between these two philosophical traditions.

Philosophy

Plato’s Theory of Forms and Its Significance Today

Neel Burton M.A., M.D. on October 20, 2024

Plato’s Forms are at the root of Western psychology, philosophy and theology.

Plato’s Forms are at the root of Western psychology, philosophy and theology.

Emotions

Did the Greeks Really Have 7 or 8 Words for Love?

Neel Burton M.A., M.D. on July 19, 2024

The Greeks did have several words for love, but not as many as 7 or 8.

The Greeks did have several words for love, but not as many as 7 or 8.

Empathy

An Interpretation of the Myth of Narcissus

Neel Burton M.A., M.D. on July 17, 2024

Finally cracking the meaning of Narcissus.

Finally cracking the meaning of Narcissus.

Spirituality

Why Reincarnation Isn't So Wonderful

Neel Burton M.A., M.D. on July 4, 2024

The proper aim is not a better station, but liberation.

The proper aim is not a better station, but liberation.

Happiness

The Real Reason We Get Up in the Morning

Neel Burton M.A., M.D. on June 20, 2024

Aristotle on life's ultimate purpose and meaning.

Aristotle on life's ultimate purpose and meaning.

Philosophy

How the Western Mind Nearly Took an Eastern Turn

Neel Burton M.A., M.D. on June 16, 2024

There are striking similarities between Greek and Indian thought.

There are striking similarities between Greek and Indian thought.

Philosophy

Plato’s Most Beautiful Myth Retold and Interpreted

Neel Burton M.A., M.D. on June 14, 2024

A psychiatrist and philosopher digests Plato’s myth of Er.

A psychiatrist and philosopher digests Plato’s myth of Er.

Philosophy

The Real Meaning of Orpheus and Eurydice

Neel Burton M.A., M.D. on June 11, 2024

A psychiatrist and philosopher interprets the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice.

A psychiatrist and philosopher interprets the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice.

Philosophy

How Gandhi’s Non-Violence Is Rooted in Indian Philosophy

Neel Burton M.A., M.D. on June 9, 2024

Gandhi’s satyagraha influenced both Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela.

Gandhi’s satyagraha influenced both Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela.

Philosophy

How the Upanishads Transformed the Human Mind

Neel Burton M.A., M.D. on June 3, 2024

In many ways, the Upanishads anticipated Greek philosophy.

In many ways, the Upanishads anticipated Greek philosophy.

Religion

The Secret of the Self, According to the Upanishads

Neel Burton M.A., M.D. on May 31, 2024

Understanding concepts of the soul, or self, in Indian philosophy.

Understanding concepts of the soul, or self, in Indian philosophy.

Religion

How the Swastika Came to Be Appropriated by the Nazis

Neel Burton M.A., M.D. on May 28, 2024

The swastika began as an Indian symbol of auspiciousness.

The swastika began as an Indian symbol of auspiciousness.

Sex

An Outline of the Kama Sutra

Neel Burton M.A., M.D. on May 24, 2024

Explore the lesser-known parts of India’s key text on eroticism: the 'Kama Sutra.'

Explore the lesser-known parts of India’s key text on eroticism: the 'Kama Sutra.'

Sex

Why the Kama Sutra Is About a Lot More Than Sex

Neel Burton M.A., M.D. on May 21, 2024

In Hinduism, pleasure is one of the aims of human life.

In Hinduism, pleasure is one of the aims of human life.

Play

The History and Psychology of Chess

Neel Burton M.A., M.D. on May 16, 2024

Along with reason and pattern recognition, chess involves a great deal of psychology.

Along with reason and pattern recognition, chess involves a great deal of psychology.

Meditation

Yoga in the Bhagavad Gita

Neel Burton M.A., M.D. on May 14, 2024

How to achieve tranquillity.

How to achieve tranquillity.

Philosophy

The Psychology and Philosophy of Yoga

Neel Burton M.A., M.D. on May 10, 2024

An introduction to the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali.

An introduction to the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali.

Spirituality

The First-Ever Mention and Definition of Yoga

Neel Burton M.A., M.D. on May 7, 2024

The earliest exposition of yoga is by Yama, the Hindu god of death.

The earliest exposition of yoga is by Yama, the Hindu god of death.