Neel Burton M.D.

About

Neel Burton, M.D., is a psychiatrist, philosopher, and wine lover who lives and teaches in Oxford, England.

When he is not reading or writing, or imbibing, he enjoys cooking, gardening, skiing, learning languages, visiting museums and gardens, and travelling, especially to sunny wine regions.

His books have won several prizes and been translated into several languages. They include: The Secret to Everything: How to Live More and Suffer Less, Heaven and Hell: The Psychology of the Emotions, Hide and Seek: The Psychology of Self-Deception, Hypersanity: Thinking Beyond Thinking, and The Meaning of Madness.

www.neelburton.com

Books by Neel Burton M.D.

Recent Posts

Why Your Ego Is an Illusion

The Buddhist take on the self.

The Buddha's Solution to Suffering

Explore the Middle Way, Four Noble Truths, and Eightfold Path.

The Life of the Buddha

Prince Siddharta had never seen old age, infirmity, or death.

The Psychology and Philosophy of Karma

Is karma a firm basis for morality?

What Can We Learn From the Indus Seals?

The Indus seals may shed light on the early history of Hinduism and yoga.

The Indus seals may shed light on the early history of Hinduism and yoga.

The Indus Valley Civilization: An Ancient Utopia?

The Bronze Age Harappans had nothing to kill or die for and no religion.

The Bronze Age Harappans had nothing to kill or die for and no religion.

Was Plato a Hindu?

How do you explain the uncanny parallels between Plato and the Upanishads?

How do you explain the uncanny parallels between Plato and the Upanishads?

The Life of Musonius

The great Stoic teacher was exiled from Rome three times.

The great Stoic teacher was exiled from Rome three times.

The Life of Seneca

Did Nero's adviser live up to his Stoic philosophy?

Did Nero's adviser live up to his Stoic philosophy?

Mourning Matthew Perry

It is possible to grieve a public figure, and Chandler Bing has become a fixture in many people’s lives.

It is possible to grieve a public figure, and Chandler Bing has become a fixture in many people’s lives.