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Title: 01_WhatIsReality_01 - I find it a little difficult to say what the subject matter of this seminar is going to be because it's too fundamental to give it a title. I'm going to talk about what there is. Now, the first thing, though, that we have to do is to get our perspectives with some background about the basic ideas of our everyday common sense, our fundamental notions about what life is about, ideas of the world which are built into the very nature of the language we use and of our ideas o...
Full Transcript: I find it a little difficult to say what the subject matter of this seminar is going to be because it's too fundamental to give it a title. I'm going to talk about what there is. Now, the first thing, though, that we have to do is to get our perspectives with some background about the basic ideas of our everyday common sense, our fundamental notions about what life is about, ideas of the world which are built into the very nature of the language we use and of our ideas of logic and of what makes sense altogether. And these basic ideas I call myth, not using the word myth to mean simply something untrue, the word myth in a more powerful sense. A myth is an image in terms of which we try to make sense of the world.
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01_WhatIsReality_01 - I find it a little difficult to say what the subject matter of this seminar is going to be because it's too fundamental to give it a title. I'm going to talk about what there is. Now, the first thing, though, that we have to do is to get our perspectives with some background about the basic ideas of our everyday common sense, our fundamental notions about what life is about, ideas of the world which are built into the very nature of the language we use and of our ideas o...

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Description: Alan Watts, a prominent British philosopher and writer, was known for his ability to interpret and popularize Eastern philosophy for Western audiences. Active from the 1930s until his passing in 1973, Watts authored over 25 books, with "The Way of Zen" (1957) and "The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are" (1966) being among his most influential works. His engaging lectures and writings delved into the nature of consciousness, the meaning of life, and the interconnectedness of all things, making him an enduring figure in the realms of spirituality and philosophy. His thoughts continue to inspire a diverse audience, from scholars to those seeking personal growth. For those interested in exploring his wisdom further, sound clips featuring his teachings are available for listening and download right here.

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