Description: The Wisdom of Insecurity: A Message for an Age of Anxiety by Alan W. Watts Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Drawing from Eastern philosophy and religion, Watts argues that it is only by acknowledging what we do not and cannot know that we can find something truly worth knowing. In order to lead a fulfilling life, one must embrace the present—live fully in the now. Publisher Description "Anyone whose life needs a course correction would be fortunate to be guided by "The Wisdom of Insecurity." My life still is, some thirty years later." —Deepak Chopra, from the IntroductionAlan W. Wattss "message for an age of anxiety" is as powerful today as it was when this modern classic was first published.We spend too much time trying to anticipate and plan for the future; too much time lamenting the past. We often miss the pleasures of the moment in our anxious efforts to ensure the next moment is as enjoyable. Drawing from Eastern philosophy and religion, Watts argues that it is only by acknowledging what we do not and cannot know, that we can find something truly worth knowing. In order to lead a fulfilling life, one must embrace the present—live fully in the now.Elegantly reasoned and lucidly written, this philosophical achievement contains all the wisdom and spirit that distinguished Wattss long career and resonates with us still. Author Biography Alan Watts was born in England in 1915 and received his early education at Kings School, Canterbury. He received a masters degree from Seabury-Western Theological Seminary in Illinois and an honorary doctorate of divinity from the University of Vermont. He wrote his first book, The Spirit of Zen, at the age of twenty and went on to write over twenty other books including The Way of Zen, The Book, and Tao: The Watercourse Way, which though never fully completed was published after the authors death and introduced thousands of readers to Taoist thought. In addition to being an acclaimed au Details ISBN 0307741206 ISBN-13 9780307741202 Title The Wisdom of Insecurity: A Message for an Age of Anxiety Author Alan W. Watts Format Paperback Year 2011 Pages 152 Publisher Vintage Books USA GE_Item_ID:43650788; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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Book Title: Wisdom of Insecurity : a Message for an Age of Anxiety
Number of Pages: 160 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Topic: Personal Growth / Happiness, Anxieties & Phobias, General, Buddhism / Zen (See Also Philosophy / Zen), Spiritualism, Philosophy
Item Height: 0.5 in
Publication Year: 2011
Genre: Religion, Body, Mind & Spirit, Self-Help, Psychology
Item Weight: 5.6 Oz
Author: Alan Watts
Item Length: 7.9 in
Item Width: 5.2 in
Format: Trade Paperback