Hi,Just a quick blog about a philosopher I never stop reading or listening to - Alan Watts.
He was a conflicted man, both personally and philosophically. But his take on common sense mysticism and his deep understanding of different points of view / religions is something I find alot of solace in.
He was a late 60's counter culture philosopher, but also in his life a minister and theologian. By the time he died he had published numerous philosophical works and changed a generation.
Here are some on-line links to some of his talks and video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKGO7dAIvQU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRq0ZnA4V7s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0caqNCIUSZM
He's the kind of philosopher who can point out the emperor is naked and turn it into dry humour. The emperor in this case being a society of people accepting everything they are told.
Also he's normally sporting a top beard, which earns him several hundred cool points.
Np Out
2 comments:
If he's got a beard on his top, is that not a topknot?
;-)
I'm in favour of those too...
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