Dr Neel Burton, BSc, MB BS, MRCPsych, MA (Phil), AKC, FRSA
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Neel was born in Mauritius, to a Mauritian father and a Zanzibari mother, and mostly grew up in Geneva, Switzerland.
He studied medicine and neuroscience in London, before moving to Paris, where he worked as a strategy consultant and, later, as an English teacher. After that, he went up to Oxford to specialise in psychiatry, while simultaneously reading for a Master’s in philosophy and finding the love of wine.
He currently lives and teaches in Oxford, where he is a Fellow of Green-Templeton College. His books have won several prizes, including the Society of Authors Richard Asher Prize, the British Medical Association Young Authors’ Award, and, the feather in his cap, a Best in the World Gourmand Award. His work features regularly in the likes of Aeon and Psychology Today, and has been translated into several languages.
When he is not reading or writing, or imbibing, he enjoys cooking, gardening, skiing, learning languages, visiting museums and gardens, and travelling, especially to sunny wine regions.
Testimonials
Burton has a clear talent for narration and is able to distil complex topics into understandable gems. —BookLife
Burton is never short of an interesting and sharp judgment. —Prof Peter Toohey, Psychology Today
Neel is an incredibly insightful and elegant writer, with a deep knowledge of all he surveys. —Dr James Davies, psychotherapist, author of Cracked
Burton’s writing blends deep knowledge of his subject with lively anecdote and a genuine concern for how we might draw on the insights of psychology and philosophy to live a better life. Highly recommended! —Dr Gareth Southwell, philosopher, author of Words of Wisdom
As mental health and humanity face deepening crises, Neel is increasingly turning to the wisdom of the ancients for answers. Through his work, he seeks to bridge the gap between ancient philosophy and modern challenges, offering insights that resonate deeply in today’s troubled world. —Plato’s Academy Centre, Athens
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