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The Book: On The Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are
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This Book Explores An Unrecognized But Mighty Taboo Our Tacit Conspiracy To Ignore Who, Or What, We Really Are... We Are Therefore In Urgent Need Of A Sense Of Our Own Existence Which Is In Accord With The Physical Facts And Which Over Comes Our Feeling Of Alienation From The Universe.Alan Watts Asks What Is The Cause Of The Illusion That The Self Is A Separate Ego, Housed In A Bag Of Skin, And Which Confronts A Universe Of Physical Objects That Are Alien To It. Rather A Person'S Identity (Their Ego) Binds Them To The Physical Universe, Creating A Relationship With Their Environment And Other People. The Separation Of The Self And The Physical World Leads To The Misuse Of Technology And The Attempt To Violently Subjugate Man'S Natural Environment, Leading To Its Destruction.Offering Spiritual Answers To The Problems Of A Materialistic Lifestyle, Alienated From The Natural World, Alan Watts Is The Voice Of All Who Seek A Deeper Understanding Of Their Own Identity And Role In The World.Explaining Man'S Role In The Universe As A Unique Expression Of The Total Universe, And Interdependent On It, Alan Watts Offers A New Understanding Of Personal Identity. It Reveals The Mystery Of Existence, Presenting An Alternative To The Feelings Of Alienation That Is Prevalent In Western Society, And A Vision Of How We Can Come To Understand The Cosmic Self That Is Within Every Living Thing.Alan Watts Was Central In Introducing Eastern Philosophical And Religious Thought To Western Readers. He Became A Buddhist As A Teenager And Moved To California In 1951 Where He Became A Counterculture Icon And One Of The Bestknown Writers Of The 1960'S And 1970'S.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are'? A: The main theme of this book revolves around challenging the common belief that the self is a separate ego and exploring the idea of interconnectedness with the universe.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are' is Alan Watts, a well-known philosopher and writer.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is brand new and is in mint condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 176 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on January 1, 2009.
- Q: What features come with the purchase of this book? A: The features include guaranteed packaging, same-day dispatch for orders placed before 12 noon, and a no-quibble return policy.
- Q: Is this book suitable for personal transformation? A: Yes, the book falls under the category of personal transformation and offers insights into understanding the self.
- Q: Are there any special care instructions for this book? A: To maintain the book's condition, store it in a cool, dry place and avoid direct sunlight.
- Q: What should I do if I am not satisfied with the book? A: If you are not satisfied, you can return the book as per the no-quibble returns policy.