
Parallel Thinking [Early Radio Talks]
Alan WattsTranscript
Summary
The transcript explores parallels between eastern and western philosophies, highlighting indigenous western developments that mirror Asian thought despite lack of direct contact. It discusses organismic theories in biology, critiques western mistrust of human nature, and presents Elsa Gindler's method of body awareness as a form of non-interference aligned with Daoist principles. The text emphasizes overcoming social conditioning to regain natural harmony and sanity.
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