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"Naturally, for a person who finds his identity in something other than his full organism is less than half a man. He is cut off from complete participation in nature. Instead of being a body, he 'has' a body. Instead of living and loving he 'has' instincts for survival and copulation."

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About Alan Watts

Alan Watts was a British philosopher and writer who interpreted Eastern philosophy for Western audiences. He wrote and lectured extensively on Zen Buddhism, Taoism, and comparative religion. His recordings and books remain influential in spiritual and philosophical discourse.

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