Hide and Seek

Understanding self-deception, self-sabotage, and more

Neel Burton M.D.

Are You Too Cynical?

The history, psychology, and philosophy of cynicism.

What Is Truth?

An overview of the philosophy of truth.

How the Language You Speak Influences the Way You Think

The relationship between language and thought is far from simple.

Beyond Words: The Benefits of Being Bilingual

Why you should learn another language.

Why Are Some People Snobs?

A snob is someone who exaggerates the importance of certain traits, lays claim to those traits, and, last but not least, denigrates those who lack them.

The History of the Wedding in the West

Tying the knot used to be a simpler affair

What's the Difference Between Modesty and Humility?

They are actually very different concepts.

The Secret to Refreshing Sleep

And 10 simple steps to rest better in the long run.

The Psychology and Philosophy of Memory

And 10 ways to improve your memory.

The Problem of Knowledge

A synthetic overview of the theory of knowledge and epistemology.

A Short Philosophy of Wine

Why do I love wine? Here's an attempt at an answer.

How to Cope With Bad News

7 strategies for dealing with bad news.

Who Was Narcissus?

The story of Narcissus and its meaning.

What Makes a Sport a Sport?

Is darts a sport? What about snooker or chess? And what about wine tasting?

How to Fall Asleep

Life is short and its best hours are spent in sleep.

What is the Meaning of Life?

The meaning of life is that which we choose to give it.

Goodies and Baddies: Why We See the World in Black and White

Splitting as an ego defence.

The Pros and Cons of Polygamy

Is there a link between polygamy and social unrest?

The Psychology of Gift Giving

Whatever the season, whatever the occasion, these are my 10 rules of gift giving.

The Joy of Solitude

Loneliness as a subjective state of mind.

Same-Sex Relations in the Bible

Many traditional attitudes to same-sex relations have come down from the Bible.

A Brief History of Masturbation

7 reasons to masturbate.

The Psychology of Romantic Love

Could romantic love be little more than an ego defence?

Love, Sex, and Marriage in Ancient Egypt

This oldest of civilizations could be surprisingly liberal.

The Gay Revolution

Attitudes to homosexuality have undergone nothing short of a revolution in the past five decades.

Should We Have a Big Wedding?

How weddings became so formal, and so lavish.

Love in the Bible

Many traditional attitudes have come down from the Bible. What is their basis?

A Feminist Critique of Marriage

At a time of unparalleled social freedom, can we imagine a better way of living?

What Future for the Family?

Families are becoming much more diverse.

The History and Psychology of the Orgy

Orgies gave people a much-needed break.

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