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Pyrrho's Way: the Ancient Greek Version of Buddhism

Pyrrho's Way: the Ancient Greek Version of Buddhism

Learn how to practice Pyrrhonism, the ancient Greek philosophy based on Buddhism.

2020

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Introduction to “Pyrrho’s Way: The Ancient Greek Version of Buddhism”

To study Pyrrhonism is to study belief.

Jan 10, 2022

Introduction to “Pyrrho’s Way: The Ancient Greek Version of Buddhism”

Jan 10, 2022

Douglas C. Bates

What the Buddha Knew about Dukkha that We Don’t

Over time, the meanings of words change and evolve. This appears to have happened with the word “dukkha.” We now have evidence that…

Jun 20

What the Buddha Knew about Dukkha that We Don’t

Jun 20

Douglas C. Bates

Book Review: The Ancient Art of Thinking for Yourself

Addressing the ancient question: do you have ideas or do ideas have you?

Mar 13

Book Review: The Ancient Art of Thinking for Yourself

Mar 13

Douglas C. Bates

Pyrrhonism for Stoics

A booklet explaining Pyrrhonism for those already familiar with Stoicism

Sep 7, 2023

Pyrrhonism for Stoics

Sep 7, 2023

Douglas C. Bates

Castalian Stream’s Confusion About Pyrrhonism

Matthew 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, 2023

Castalian Stream’s Confusion About Pyrrhonism

Aug 18, 2023

Douglas C. Bates

Stoic Drag Queen Story Hour

What drag queens can teach Stoics about how to live an ethical life

Jun 17, 2023

Stoic Drag Queen Story Hour

Jun 17, 2023

Douglas C. Bates

The Lure of the Sirens in the Odyssey Isn’t What You Think It Is

One 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, 2023

The Lure of the Sirens in the Odyssey Isn’t What You Think It Is

Jun 8, 2023

Douglas C. Bates

Don’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, 2023

Don’t Live According to Nature Like the Stoics. Do this Instead.

May 12, 2023

Douglas C. Bates

What Do the Stoics Mean by “Live According to Nature”?

Chrysippus, Zeno, and Epictetus on what it means to live according to nature

Apr 26, 2023

What Do the Stoics Mean by “Live According to Nature”?

Apr 26, 2023

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How Stoicism Led Epictetus to Be Thrashed by a Stranger

The Consequences of the Dichotomy of Control

Mar 28, 2023

How Stoicism Led Epictetus to Be Thrashed by a Stranger

Mar 28, 2023

Douglas C. Bates

Douglas C. Bates

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Ancient Greek philosophies of life. http://www.pyrrhonism.org Author of “Pyrrho’s Way: The Ancient Greek Version of Buddhism.”

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