Alan Watts - In the Academy: Essays and Lectures

The book offers a comprehensive collection of Alan Watts's scholarly essays and lectures, showcasing his expansive views on language, mysticism, and various religious traditions, including Buddhism, Christianity, and psychedelics. It challenges the perception of Watts as merely a popularizer by highlighting the depth and transdisciplinary nature of his work. The editors provide an insightful introduction that contextualizes Watts's contributions to psychology, philosophy, and religion, encouraging a reevaluation of his impact in these fields.