PinnedDouglas C. BatesIntroduction to “Pyrrho’s Way: The Ancient Greek Version of Buddhism”To study Pyrrhonism is to study belief.Jan 10, 20227Jan 10, 20227
Douglas C. BatesWhat the Buddha Knew about Dukkha that We Don’tOver time, the meanings of words change and evolve. This appears to have happened with the word “dukkha.” We now have evidence that…Jun 20Jun 20
Douglas C. BatesBook Review: The Ancient Art of Thinking for YourselfAddressing the ancient question: do you have ideas or do ideas have you?Mar 13Mar 13
Douglas C. BatesPyrrhonism for StoicsA booklet explaining Pyrrhonism for those already familiar with StoicismSep 7, 2023Sep 7, 2023
Douglas C. BatesCastalian Stream’s Confusion About PyrrhonismMatthew Sharpe, author of Stoicism, Bullying, and Beyond, who writes about philosophy as a way of life on Medium.com under the nom de…Aug 18, 20237Aug 18, 20237
Douglas C. BatesStoic Drag Queen Story HourWhat drag queens can teach Stoics about how to live an ethical lifeJun 17, 20231Jun 17, 20231
Douglas C. BatesThe Lure of the Sirens in the Odyssey Isn’t What You Think It IsOne of the many fascinating adventures of Odysseus in Homer’s Odyssey is his encounter with the Sirens. The Sirens have the appearance of…Jun 8, 20231Jun 8, 20231
Douglas C. BatesDon’t Live According to Nature Like the Stoics. Do this Instead.The ancient Stoics took for their motto, “live according to nature.” While this motto sounds appealing, it turns out to be terrible advice.May 12, 20231May 12, 20231
Douglas C. BatesWhat Do the Stoics Mean by “Live According to Nature”?Chrysippus, Zeno, and Epictetus on what it means to live according to natureApr 26, 20231Apr 26, 20231
Douglas C. BatesHow Stoicism Led Epictetus to Be Thrashed by a StrangerThe Consequences of the Dichotomy of ControlMar 28, 2023Mar 28, 2023