Psychedelic Ethics Beside Institutions

The field of psychedelic ethics faces a critical juncture due to the harm caused by widespread exceptionalism—the belief that psychedelics are uniquely beneficial or beyond normal ethical scrutiny. Many are now reconsidering psychedelics not only for urgent medical or therapeutic needs but also for broader philosophical and ethical implications, moving away from exceptionalist frameworks toward more balanced, contextual approaches that acknowledge both potential benefits and risks.

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Abstract

Psychedelic ethics is at a crossroads. Confronted with the undeniable harm wrought by a widespread embrace of exceptionalism, many are approaching psychedelics not only in the context of urgent men...