Ataraxia or Bust!
Doug BatesArticles about the intersection of ancient Greek philosophy and Buddhism; and in particular, the philosophy that resulted from that intersection: Pyrrhonism.
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Epictetus’ Jedi Mind Trick
Can anyone make you assent to a falsehood?
There’s a famous scene in the movie Star Wars: A New Hope where Obi-Wan Kenobi uses the Jedi mind trick to convince imperial stormtroopers that “these are not the droids you’re looking for.” The s...
Don’t Make This Stoic Mistake About Anger
Proponents of Stoicism claim that Stoic practice can eliminate “undesirable” emotions such as anger. This is a mistake, and if you try to live by this Stoic mistake, you will either suppress your anger or gaslight yourself. Here’s why the S...
Meditation Without the Sitting Motionless Bit
One question I’m often asked is: if Pyrrhonism is the ancient Greek version of Buddhism, where is the meditation?
One answer I have is simple: it’s hiding in plain sight. You don’t see it because you’re looking for the form of meditation r...
The Irony of Stoic Conceit
On April 27, 2026, Stoic influencer Ryan Holiday posted a short video that inadvertently provides an excellent example of how Stoicism can induce conceit and moral overconfidence.
The video is just a little over five minutes long, and near...
The Wrong Kind of Curiosity Can Make You Dogmatic and Gullible
Why do smart people fall for stupid ideas and then become dogmatically attached to them? Why do some people experience not-knowing with angst and others with joy and wonder? And are the answers to these two questions related?
These are que...
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I am the author of "Pyrrho's Way: the Ancient Greek Version of Buddhism." I write two Substacks. "Ataraxia or Bust!" is about the intersection of Greek philosophy and Buddhism. "Nottingham Blog" is about Nottingham, NH government.
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