The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are

The Book on the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are

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The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are

The Book on the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are

4.9/5
1,974 RATINGS  |  233 REVIEWS

Description: In The Book, Alan Watts provides us with a much-needed answer to the problem of personal identity, distilling and adapting the Hindu philosophy of Vedanta.At the root of human conflict is our fundamental misunderstanding of who we are. The illusion that we are isolated beings, unconnected to the rest of the universe, has led us to view the “outside” world with hostility, and has fueled our misuse of technology and our violent and hostile subjugation of the natural world. To help us understand that the self is in fact the root and ground of the universe, Watts has crafted a revelatory primer on what it means to be human—and a mind-opening manual of initiation into the central mystery of existence. We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers. To get started finding The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

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Page

178

Format

Kindle Edition

Published

1966

Publisher

N/A

Language

eng

Original Title

The Book on the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are

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Isabella Taylor
Isabella Taylor June 05, 2024
An unforgettable reading experience from start to finish.
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Hannah Mitchell July 11, 2025
Good introduction to the topic.
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Amelia White December 10, 2024
Remarkably well-structured and thoughtfully written.
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Victoria Roberts November 15, 2024
Good structure and pacing.
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Interesting and motivating.
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An exceptional piece of work.
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An exceptional piece of work.
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This book truly stands out among others in its category.
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It completely changed my perspective.
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Very informative yet entertaining at the same time.
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A brilliant work that keeps you engaged every page.
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Joseph Clark February 16, 2024
Solid but not groundbreaking.
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This book truly stands out among others in its category.
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Fair and balanced read.
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Remarkably well-structured and thoughtfully written.
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This book truly stands out among others in its category.
Mia Moore
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A brilliant work that keeps you engaged every page.
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An unforgettable reading experience from start to finish.
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Interesting and motivating.
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Elizabeth Allen June 14, 2024
A brilliant work that keeps you engaged every page.
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Elizabeth Allen April 18, 2024
A brilliant work that keeps you engaged every page.
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Reasonably engaging overall.
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Helpful and informative.
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Victoria Roberts September 07, 2024
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Anthony Young June 20, 2025
I learned so much and enjoyed every chapter.
Chloe Nelson
Chloe Nelson August 08, 2024
Very informative yet entertaining at the same time.
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Abigail Rodriguez August 06, 2024
Very good book with useful insights.
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Ryan Lewis December 16, 2025
It completely changed my perspective.
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An exceptional piece of work.
Zoe Phillips
Zoe Phillips June 09, 2024
Helpful and informative.
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Worth reading for sure.
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It completely changed my perspective.
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An exceptional piece of work.
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Helpful and informative.
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Remarkably well-structured and thoughtfully written.
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Jason Turner January 08, 2025
Remarkably well-structured and thoughtfully written.
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Joshua Harris September 30, 2025
Solid content and clear writing.
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Sophia Martinez May 05, 2025
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James Walker July 18, 2024
A powerful story that stays with you long after reading.
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Charlotte Martin October 20, 2024
Solid content and clear writing.
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Brandon Green October 04, 2025
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Evelyn Garcia June 29, 2025
The author did an outstanding job explaining complex ideas clearly.
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Natalie Parker February 17, 2024
Interesting and motivating.
Isabella Taylor
Isabella Taylor February 24, 2025
Great ideas though some parts felt detailed.
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Matthew Anderson October 01, 2025
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