Psychotherapy East and West

In this thought-provoking 1961 classic, Alan Watts explores the intersection of Western psychology and Eastern spiritual philosophies, including Buddhism, Taoism, Vedanta, and Yoga. He challenges societal norms and the human struggle within a seemingly hostile universe, arguing that the insights of Freud and Jung, when combined with Eastern wisdom, can lead to true liberation from internal conflicts. Watts critiques conventional psychotherapy for merely helping individuals conform to social expectations rather than facilitating a deeper understanding of one's relationship with the cosmos.