You are viewing a single comment's thread from:RE: @mindhunter Discusses: Is Alan Watts A Great Philosopher? Mmmmm ... Not A Toughie!View the full contextmindhunter (72)in #philosophy • 7 years ago My current philosophy read:
I don't dislike Watts. But I also like Buddhist philosophy. I think there is some value sometimes in being able to explain things simply. Hence maybe some of the backlash against academia these days is that this often isn't done in a way that is accessible to a lot of people.
http://theconversation.com/academics-can-change-the-world-if-they-stop-talking-only-to-their-peers-55713
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/monkeymind/2009/05/alan-watts-on-how-to-fake-your-way-as-a-spiritual-teacher.html
Watts is that portal like you say for the everyday man on the street. As I said, I think he's a great orator but he adds nothing of value in his simplifications.
I have these two sitting on my dresser waiting to be read....I need more hours in the day.
Just arrived the mail:
Great minds read alike eh ;D ... make time!!