Words From the Wise
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February 11, 2010 by
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Choosing just one quote from The Wisdom of Insecurity is almost an impossible task; however, I decided to share this quote because it poses as a good counterbalance when reading any philosophical theory (including his own).
“One can only attempt a rational, descriptive philosophy of the universe on the assumption that one is totally separate from it. But if you and your thoughts are part of this universe, you cannot stand outside them to describe them. This is why all philosophical and theological systems must ultimately fall apart. To ‘know’ reality you cannot stand outside it and define it; you must enter into it, be it, and feel it.”
-Alan W. Watts, The Wisdom of Insecurity, pg114
