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Editorial Reviews Modern Western culture and technology is inextricably tied to the belief in the existence of a self as a separate ego, separated from and in conflict with the rest of the world. In this classic book, Watts provides a lucid and simple presentation of an alternative view based on Hindi and Vedantic philosophy. Product Description A witty attack on the illusion that the self is a separate ego that confronts a universe of alien physical objects.
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Modern Western culture and technology is inextricably tied to the belief in the existence of a self as a separate ego, separated from and in conflict with the rest of the world. In this classic book, Watts provides a lucid and simple presentation of an alternative view based on Hindu and Vedantic philosophy.
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A witty attack on the illusion that the self is a separate ego that confronts a universe of alien physical objects.
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- PublisherPantheon Books
- Publication date1966
- ISBN 10 0394417259
- ISBN 13 9780394417257
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages146
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The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are
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Pantheon Books
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ISBN 13: 9780394417257
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Book Description Condition: Good. NY: Pantheon 1966. Stated 1st printing. Hardcover 8vo 146 pgs. Near very good in a good dust jacket. Toning/foxing to edges of covers and to spine. Spine ends bumped. Light toning to endpapers. Contents clean and binding sound. Jacket toned and foxed, edgeworn, chipped and rear panel is soiled. Inquire if you need further information. Seller Inventory # B37931-SC
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