Aldous Huxley and Alternative Spirituality
Religion January 13, 2020 DOI: 10.1080/0048721x.2020.1714400 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe revival of interest in psychedelics and the death of Ram Dass (Richard Alpert) provide an occasion to reexamine the origins of the psychedelic movement. The text reflects on the historical and philosophical roots of psychedelic research and practice, linking them to spiritual and epistemological questions. It suggests that revisiting these origins can inform contemporary understanding of psychedelics in psychology, medicine, and religious studies.
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| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Spirituality Philosophy Psychoanalysis Epistemology Psychology |
| Citations | 2 |
| Key finding | The origins of the psychedelic movement, revisited in light of current revival and Ram Dass's death, offer insights into the intersection of spirituality, philosophy, and psychedelic research. |
Abstract
The current revival of interest in psychedelics, coupled with the death late last year of Ram Das (Richard Alpert), make for a fitting occasion to look back again at the origins of the psychedelic ...