Relevance of Alan Watts in Contemporary Culture

<p>Whilst accounting for the present-day popularity and relevance of Alan Watts’ contributions to psychology religion arts and humanities this interdisciplinary collection grapples with the ongoing criticisms which surround Watts’ life and work. </p><p>Offering rich examination of as yet underexplored aspects of Watts’ influence in 1960s counterculture this volume offers unique application of Watts’ thinking to contemporary issues and critically engages with controversies surrounding the commodification of Watts’ ideas his alleged misreading of Biblical texts and his apparent distortion of Asian religions and spirituality. Featuring a broad range of international contributors and bringing Watts’ ideas squarely into the contemporary context the text provides a comprehensive yet nuanced exploration of Watts’ thinking on psychotherapy Buddhism language music and sexuality. </p><p>This text will benefit researchers doctoral students and academics in the fields of psychotherapy phenomenology and the philosophy of psychology more broadly. Those interested in Jungian psychotherapy spirituality and the self and social identity will also enjoy this volume. </p>