Alan Watts
Alan Watts was a British and American philosopher, theologian, writer, anglican priest, dramaturge and musician (1915–1973). He was born at Kent and died at Mount Tamalpais.
Also recorded as Alan Wilson Watts.
Overview
Born at Kent in 1915, died at Mount Tamalpais in 1973.
In detail
Alan Watts studied at The King's School Canterbury and St Hugh's School. the recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is philosophy, Zen and Taoism. The authority associates the name with Eastern philosophy and comparative philosophy. D. T. Suzuki, Timothy Leary and Marshall McLuhan are recorded as an influence.
Works named in the authority record are The Way of Zen.
Chronology
- 1915Alan Watts born at Kent.
- 1973Alan Watts died at Mount Tamalpais.
Sources
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“Alan Watts”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q354867: Alan Watts
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