Introduction: Psychedelic Science Needs Philosophy
Philosophy and the Mind Sciences April 19, 2022 DOI: 10.33735/phimisci.2022.9452 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Book review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Psychedelic-assisted therapy |
| Keywords | Psychedelic medicine Psychedelics Modern psychedelic therapy Philosophical integration Philosophical thought Philosophical inquiry Philosophical frameworks Interdisciplinary approach Ethics Ethical considerations Responsibility Responsible development Therapeutic insights Therapeutic mechanisms Deeper insights Treatment advancement Effective development Interpreting complex experiences |
| Key findings | Philosophy of Psychedelics is a foundational work that will shape the future of psychedelic therapy by providing philosophical frameworks for understanding therapeutic mechanisms and ethical considerations. |
Abstract
I highly recommend Philosophy of Psychedelics by Chris Letheby (2021) to both the public and academics who want to dig deeper into the modern therapeutic science of psychedelics. In this piece, I will draw attention to key topics covered in the book that I judge as particularly compelling and likely to influence psychedelic therapy and our understanding of it going forward. Clearly, the importance of philosophy in the modern psychedelic therapy renaissance will increase, and Letheby’s Philosophy of Psychedelics will hold a place as a foundational work helping to shape this future.
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