Alan Watts

Popularized Eastern spirituality for a Western audience

Alan Watts, a British philosopher, gained fame for introducing Eastern philosophy to Western audiences. Born in 1915 and relocating to the U.S. in 1938, he shifted from theology to Eastern philosophies, blending them with Western science and psychology. Watts was adept at simplifying complex ideas, influencing the 1960s counterculture and modern spiritual thought. His work, including books and lectures, provides insights on merging spiritual and material life and the interconnectedness of all things.