Alan Watts bibliography

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Alan Watts, a 20th‑century speaker and philosopher, explored personal identity and higher consciousness. His writings and recorded talks are known for their clear, engaging style and mostly appear as lectures and seminars, with many available online at alanwatts.org. He uses a thought experiment about having total control over one’s dreams to argue that the self is the ultimate reality. He suggests there is less difference between what we’d do if money were no object and what we should do in real life, and he urges us to ask, “What do I desire?” He advocates quieting the mind, warning that we are addicted to thoughts and tend to avoid ourselves, which can create a vicious circle of worry. Note: ISBNs for titles originally published before 1974 refer to reprint editions. His work includes lectures from major universities and multi‑session seminars.