Alan Watts: Man and Nature – Being in the Way Podcast Ep. 8 – Hosted by Mark Watts
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The podcast features workshops on Taoism, ecology, and human-nature relationships, given by Alan Watts, emphasizing the spontaneous nature of existence and the interconnectedness of all things, contrasting Western and Eastern views on nature and governance. Woven throughout the podcast are discussions on the importance of trust in nature, the dangers of distrust, and the value of purposelessness and scholarly pursuits beyond administrative tasks in modern universities.
Insights
- Alan Watts emphasizes the interconnectedness of humans with the universe, likening individuals to waves in the ocean, highlighting the disparity between human perception of existence and ecological descriptions.
- Chinese philosophy, particularly Taoism, presents nature as spontaneous and nurturing, advocating for trust in its democratic, unobtrusive order, contrasting with Western views influenced by Judeo-Christian beliefs that often lead to distrust and control over nature.
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Recent questions
What is the focus of the podcast workshops?
Taoism, ecology, and human-nature relationship.
Who is the new sponsor of the podcast?
Eaton Hemp, a New York-based farm.
How does Alan Watts describe human existence?
Humans are part of the whole universe.
What are the different views of nature discussed?
Western, Indian, and Chinese perspectives.
How does Chinese philosophy view nature?
As democratic and nurturing.
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