Philosophy and psychedelics: Frameworks for exceptional experience
Tra-Ill Dowie, Julien Tempone-Wiltshire
Journal of Psychedelic Studies June 19, 2023 DOI: 10.1556/2054.2023.00283 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Epistemology Metaphysics Dialectic Consciousness Intersection aeronautics Meaning existential |
| Citations | 24 |
| Key points | Argues that the book explores foundational, ontological, and epistemological questions at the intersection of philosophy and psychedelics, including the hard problem of consciousness, the metaphysical self, and the aesthetic sublime. |
Abstract
Abstract The intersection between philosophy and psychedelics is explored in the book “Philosophy and Psychedelics: Frameworks for Exceptional Experience”. The authors aim to develop a dialogue between the two disciplines and explore the various frameworks for understanding exceptional experiences that psychedelics have afforded human beings. The book delves into foundational, ontological, and epistemological questions, including the hard problem of consciousness, the metaphysical understanding of the self, and the aesthetic meaning of the sublime in psychedelic experience. The book provides valuable exploration of questions concerning prevailing metaphysical frameworks, epistemic belief structures, and modes of inquiry, and the effort made by the authors to bring into dialogue multiple dialectics and practices, perspectives and methods is commendable.