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Middle Way PhilosophyWebsite by Robert M. Ellis, based on an accredited Ph.D. thesis.

An argument for how incremental moral objectivity is possible using the Middle Way

A practical philosophy combining various influences: Buddhist Practice, Pyrrhonism, Jung, Philosophical Ethics, Philosophy of Science, Hume, Lakoff and McGilchrist. A challenge to entrenched dualisms everywhere.

This site contains many resources, but is now no longer being developed or updated. For my most recent work, together with a developing community and events related to Middle Way Philosophy, please see the Middle Way Society site.

Books available:

Truth on the Edge

A Brief Western Philosophy of the Middle Way. Truth is meaningful but we do not know what is true.

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Middle Way Philosophy

A five-volume series giving a new detailed account of the philosophy, psychology and practice.

Volume 1: The Path of Objectivity

A detailed account of the philosophy of the Middle Way, and how it can justify incremental objectivity both in scientific and ethical terms. The teachings of this masterpiece and the practical advice goes way beyond the Muslim world and philosophy. Packed with easy to follow advice and tips, every reader can find something they can incorporate into their lives. It even goes as far as to give straightforward guidance to people suffering from addictions, like gambling. This is particularly true for the modern age. The appearance of online casinos and a sea of casino deals like "pay for one spin and receive ten free spins," make falling into bad habits is relatively easy, and the wisdom found on the pages of this book makes it even easier to curb such behaviors.

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Volume 2: The Integration of Desire

Conflicts of desire are central to our experience, and integrating them one of the most important elements of objectivity. This book brings together strands from Buddhism, Philosophy, Psychology and Politics to find a common pattern in the practical ways we can integrate desires. In one part of the book, the author talks about the gambling desire, and how players want to experience the thrills and the entertaining atmosphere on the gambling scene. Now, there are many ways where players can play casino games, without becoming addicted to them. Using bonus promotions such as $300 welcome bonus is a great way to do that. Many factors cause addiction, but you will never have gambling problems, only if you learn how to control your desire and gamble reasonably.

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To follow: Volume 3: The Integration of Meaning; Volume 4: The Integration of Belief; Volume 5: Middle Way Philosophy in Practice

 

The Trouble with Buddhism

How the Buddhist tradition has betrayed its own insights. A critique of Buddhism using the Middle Way.

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A New Buddhist Ethics

A survey of practical ethics using the Middle Way approach. A challenge to traditional Buddhist ethics.

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A Theory of Moral Objectivity

The original Ph.D. thesis: Western philosophy surveyed as eternalism and nihilism

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Also see: creative writing

 

Introductory pages: eight central claims of Middle Way philosophy:

 

Seven common assumptions in Western thought that are challenged by Middle Way Philosophy:

(These assumptions are inter-dependent and stand or fall together)

 

Other Resources

List of all e-books, papers and articles included on the website

Common objections and responses

The bare bones: 5 key arguments in the form of 3-line syllogisms (for philosophers in a hurry)

Turning philosophy upside-down

Recommended books

Creative writing: fiction and poetry

Reviews of recent books related to the Middle Way

A Middle Way retreat

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The author: Robert M. Ellis

 

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