Landscape, Soundscape [Taoism]
Alan Watts
Michaelthorn
Dec 16, 202413 December 1972New College of Sausalito, Sausalito, CA
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The transcript explores Taoist and Zen philosophies emphasizing naturalness, spontaneity, and unity in life and art. It discusses artistic creativity as a balance between control and accident, the perception of self as unified with experience, and the appreciation of natural forms in Japanese culture. The content also touches on human behavior, attachment, and the evolving understanding of art and sound.
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