Alan Watts

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Alan Watts (1915-1973) was a philosopher, writer, and speaker. He wrote over twenty books and numerous articles on subjects such as personal identity, the true nature of reality, and the pursuit of happiness, relating his experience to scientific knowledge and to the teachings of Eastern and Western religions and philosophies. He also gave many lectures, seminars, and radio talks which are now on audio tape, and a number of TV and film talks which are now on videotape.

Alan was an incredible writer and public speaker. His numerous recorded lectures are used in universities across the world, and his books are incredibly popular among different age groups

He called himself a : SPIRITUAL ENTERTAINER

some of alan's works:
The Spirit of Zen (1936)
The Legacy of Asia and Western Man (1937)
The Meaning of Happiness (1940)
The Theologica Mystica of St. Dionysius (1944) (translation)
Behold the Spirit (1948)
Easter - Its Story and Meaning (1950)
The Supreme Identity (1950)
The Wisdom of Insecurity (1951)
 
Not sure what it has to do with science fiction or fantasy, either...
 
I just realized I clicked on the wrong forum ... sigh.
well it didnt do any harm :)
 
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