The Self
SpringerBriefs in philosophy 2026 Dean Rickles
AbstractChapter 6 examines the elusive notion of the self, which occupies a central role in philosophy, spirituality, and psychedelic experience. It begins by describing historical uses of psychoactive substances in rituals such as the Eleusinian Mysteries and Indian soma ceremonies, tying them to processes of self-actualization and individuation. The chapter surveys classical philosophical...
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-16567-1_6 (opens in new tab)
Existentialism
Tying
Soul
Metaphysics
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