The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are

Alan Watts' seminal work, "The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are," delves into the profound and often unacknowledged taboo of ignoring our true selves. This insightful exploration challenges conventional notions of identity and our relationship with the universe.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Explores the concept of the self as an illusionary ego separate from the physical world.
• Argues that our identity is intrinsically linked to the physical universe and our environment.
• Critiques the consequences of this perceived separation, including the misuse of technology and environmental destruction.
• Offers a perspective that encourages seeing ourselves as originating *from* the world, not merely coming *into* it.
• Presents a critique of Western culture and proposes a more harmonious alternative.

Specifications:

• Author: Alan Watts
• Publisher: Souvenir Press
• Publication Date: May 5, 2009
• Edition: Main
• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Page Count: 176 pages
• Dimensions: 12.4 x 1.4 x 19.2 cm
• Weight: 150 g
• ISBN-10: 028563853X
• ISBN-13: 978-0285638532

This edition, published by Souvenir Press, provides a comprehensive look at Watts' philosophical insights, making it an essential read for those interested in Eastern philosophy, Western thought, and the nature of self.