The Book on the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are
by Alan W. Watts
The Book on the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are by Alan W. Watts holds a highly rated rating of 4.28 out of 5, based on 9.8K reader ratings. First published in 1966. The book spans 163 pages.
About The Book on the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are
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.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 and 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.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Alan W. Watts |
| Published | 1966 |
| Pages | 163 |
| Kindle Price | $12.99 |
| Genres | Philosophy, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Psychology, Religion & Spirituality |
| Average Rating | 4.28 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 9,811 |
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What genre is The Book on the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are?
The Book on the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are is categorized as Philosophy, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Psychology. Its primary genre classification is Philosophy.
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Based on 9.8K reader ratings, The Book on the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are has an average score of 4.28 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
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The Book on the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are has 163 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote The Book on the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are?
The Book on the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are was written by Alan W. Watts. It was first published in 1966.
What is the ISBN for The Book on the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are?
The ISBN-13 for The Book on the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are is 9780679723000.0.
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