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The Book delves into the cause and cure of the illusion that the self is a separate ego, housed in a bag of skin, which "confronts a universe of physical objects which are alien and stupid." According to Dr. Watts, this illusion underlies the misuse of technology for a violent and hostile subjugation of man's natural environment, leading to its eventual destruction.
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Modern Western culture and technology is inextricably tied to the belief in the existence of a self as a separate ego, separated from and in conflict with the rest of the world. In this classic book, Watts provides a lucid and simple presentation of an alternative view based on Hindu and Vedantic philosophy.
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A witty attack on the illusion that the self is a separate ego that confronts a universe of alien physical objects.
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- PublisherVintage Books
- Publication date1972
- ISBN 10 0394718534
- ISBN 13 9780394718538
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages152
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