# The Wisdom of Insecurity by Alan Watts

> Alan Watts's paperback The Wisdom of Insecurity is a guide to living in the present, blending Eastern philosophy with Western thought.

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## About this item

The Wisdom of Insecurity by Alan Watts is a paperback guide to living in the present, from the Zen scholar who also wrote The Way of Zen. It suits readers who love Eastern philosophy and want it set beside Western thought.

This paperback runs to 160 pages and was published by Ebury Publishing on 1 Jul 2021. At 127 x 198 x 12 mm it slips into a bag or sits neatly on a bedside table. Its theme is uncertain times and how to live in the here and now.

Zen is a Buddhist tradition that prizes the present moment. Watts blends Eastern philosophy with Western thought, so the idea reaches readers from both traditions. Start reading The Wisdom of Insecurity and take Watts's message into the here and now.

## Key facts

- By Alan Watts, philosopher and Zen scholar
- Paperback, 160 pages
- Blends Eastern philosophy with Western thought
- Size 127 x 198 x 12 mm
- Published 1 Jul 2021 by Ebury Publishing

## What's in the box

- 1 paperback book, 160 pages

## Details

| | |
|---|---|
| Author | Alan W Watts |
| Publisher | Ebury Publishing |
| Format | Paperback / softback |
| Pages | 160 |
| Size | 127 x 198 x 12 mm |
| Published | 1 Jul 2021 |
| Subjects | Mind, Body, Spirit: thought & practice |
| ISBN | 9781846047015 |

## Questions

### Is The Wisdom of Insecurity a paperback?

Yes, it is a paperback, also called a softback, with 160 pages.

### How big is the book?

It measures 127 x 198 x 12 mm, a compact size for a bag or a bedside table.

### Who wrote The Wisdom of Insecurity?

Alan Watts, the philosopher and Zen scholar who also wrote The Way of Zen.