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William A. Richards

Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins Medicine

27 papers in the library · 5,481 citations · publishing 1970-2026

Papers

Revelation and Doubt

Columbia University Press eBooks December 8, 2015 William A. Richards, G. William Barnard

This work explores the intersection of psychedelic experience, philosophy, and biblical interpretation, focusing on Walter Pahnke's research with psilocybin (compounds CZ-74 and CEY-19) and its implications for epistemology and revelation. It connects Pahnke's experimental work to the ideas of Hanscarl Leuner and theologian Paul Tillich, suggesting that psychedelic states may inform understandings of religious or mystical knowledge. The article argues that such experiences challenge traditional epistemological boundaries, offering a framework for interpreting biblical texts through altered states of consciousness.

Experiences of Meaninglessness, Despair, and Somatic Discomfort

Columbia University Press eBooks December 8, 2015 William A. Richards, G. William Barnard

The abstract lists keywords including despair, psychosomatic, psychosis, paranoia, Perthes, and psilocybin, suggesting a focus on health psychology. However, no coherent argument, finding, or description of a study is provided. The text is too fragmented to summarize.