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Limits of Language [Comparative Philosophy]

Alan Watts
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Jonathan
Apr 30, 2026April 1973
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The transcript explores deep philosophical and spiritual concepts, challenging common sense assumptions about matter, form, and existence. It discusses the limitations of language and thought, the nature of reality as form rather than substance, and the practice of meditation as a path to experiencing the eternal now beyond ego illusions. The speaker critiques Western views on future hope and emphasizes living fully in the present moment.

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