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Alan Watts - Images of God - The Joker

Alan Watts Lectures

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Introduction

This chapter explores the concept of existence and non-existence, emphasizing that both are essential for humanity. It discusses the interconnectedness of opposing forces like good and bad, reason and passion, and beneficence and rascality. It also highlights the importance of embracing a certain level of unrespectability to stay grounded and connected with the world, drawing parallels to attachments and vices in spiritual practices. The chapter concludes by connecting the Joker archetype to other philosophical concepts like Gurdjev's sly man, Taoism's Wu Wei, and Buddhism's middle way.

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