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Philosophical Instruments
- As a boy, Alan Watts was intrigued by a shop sign that said "Philosophical Instruments".
- He discovered it was a science shop, as science used to be called natural philosophy.
Thinking and Symbols
- Thinking involves manipulating symbols like words, numbers, or signs to represent real-world events.
- Alan Watts clarifies he's not a Zen Buddhist but an entertainer sharing a point of view.
Early Influences and the Buddhist Lodge
- Exposed to Asian art and literature, Alan Watts developed an early fascination with the East.
- He joined the Buddhist Lodge in London, surprising members with his advanced understanding of Zen.