Psychedelic Mysticism: Transforming Consciousness, Religious Experiences, and Voluntary Peasants in Postwar America
January 1, 2017 Thomas K. Mooney, Morgan Shipley
A review of Morgan Shipley's book on psychedelic mysticism in postwar America, which examines how psychedelic experiences transformed consciousness and religious experiences among voluntary peasants. The work explores the intersection of radicalism and spirituality in the 1960s counterculture, focusing on how individuals used psychedelics to challenge mainstream society and create alternative communities. The review notes the book's contribution to understanding the religious and political dimensions of the psychedelic movement.