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Alan Watts

Alan Watts

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Alan Wilson Watts

BornJanuary 6, 1915

Chislehurst, Kent, England

DiedNovember 16, 1973 (aged 58)

Alan Wilson Watts (January 6, 1915 – November 16, 1973) was a British philosopher, writer, speaker, and student of comparative religion. He was best known as an interpreter and popularizer of Asian philosophies for a Western audience.

He wrote more than 25 books and numerous articles on subjects such as personal identity, the true nature of reality, higher consciousness, meaning of life, concepts and images of God and the pursuit of happiness. In his books he relates his experience to scientific knowledge and to the teachings of Eastern(Asia) and Western culture religions or philosophies (Zen Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, Hinduism, etc.).

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