explain how the philosophy of Taoism contrasts with the scientific orientation of Western thinkers such as Aristotle and Descartes.

explain how the philosophy of Taoism contrasts with the scientific orientation of Western thinkers such as Aristotle and Descartes.

For this writing assignment, please submit a concise 3 page interpretation and explanation (double-spaced, 12 point font, 1″ margins)  of the first chapter of Alan Watts’ book The Way of Zen (the chapter is titled “The Philosophy of the Tao”). More specifically, please explain how the philosophy of Taoism contrasts with the scientific orientation of Western thinkers such as Aristotle and Descartes. Your essay should quote key passages from Watts’ book as well as use contrasting ideas from your primary text regarding the nature of science and/or the philosophy of mind (in other words, reference the material from the previous unit on the Philosophy of Mind to contrast your reading of Watts with what you’ve already learned about science, behaviorism, and how philosophers explain the mind). 

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