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The Book (On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are)

What is the central thesis of The Book (On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are) by Alan Watts?

The Book (On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are)
How does Alan Watts define the “taboo” against self-knowledge in this work?

The Book (On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are)
In what ways does Watts synthesize Eastern and Western philosophical and spiritual traditions?

The Book (On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are)
What distinction does Watts draw between the “true self” and the ego or sense of separateness?

The Book (On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are)
How does The Book explore the relationship between individual identity and the cosmos?

The Book (On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are)
What role does mindfulness or present-moment awareness play in Watts’s arguments?

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How accessible is the prose of The Book for readers unfamiliar with Eastern spirituality?

The Book (On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are)
Which elements of Hindu and Buddhist thought most strongly influence Watts’s synthesis?

The Book (On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are)
How does Watts critique Western concepts of ego, autonomy, and personal achievement?

The Book (On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are)
What practical insights or exercises does The Book offer for applying its teachings in daily life?

The Book (On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are)
What are the main criticisms or controversies surrounding Watts’s approach in this text?

The Book (On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are)
How does Watts use metaphor, myth, and analogy to convey complex philosophical ideas?

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Which passages from The Book are most frequently quoted, and why do they resonate?

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How does the concept of divine “play” (lila) appear in Watts’s discussion of existence?

The Book (On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are)
What historical and cultural factors of the 1950s and 1960s shaped Alan Watts’s writing?

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How does Watts contrast the Western scientific worldview with Eastern mystical perspectives?

The Book (On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are)
What guided meditative or reflective practices does The Book recommend for deeper self-understanding?

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How have later scholars and spiritual teachers engaged with or built upon Watts’s ideas?

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Are there companion texts or recommended reading sequences to better grasp The Book’s themes?

The Book (On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are)
How does Watts’s interpretation of nonduality differ from that of other modern spiritual writers?

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