FAQ About Alan Watts
What role did Alan Watts have at the Academy of Asian Studies?
Alan Watts played a significant role at the Academy of Asian Studies in San Francisco, where he served as a faculty member and the dean during the 1950s. His work at the academy allowed him to delve deeply into Eastern philosophies and to teach and share these ideas with interested Western students. The academy provided an ideal environment for Watts to explore and refine his thoughts on Zen Buddhism, Taoism, and other Eastern traditions, contributing to his growing influence as a leading interpreter of these philosophies.
