The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are
Alan Watts • Pantheon Books • ISBN-13 978‑0679723004
The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are
ISBN-10: 0679723005 · ISBN-13: 978‑0679723004 · 1966 · 1st Edition
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In this seminal work, Alan Watts examines the Western cultural preoccupation with the isolated ego, arguing that this sense of separation from the universe is a fundamental illusion. Drawing upon Eastern philosophy and modern scientific perspectives, he explores the interconnected nature of consciousness and the liberation found in transcending the boundaries of the individual self.
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