A Working Paper: Memo on the Religious Implications of the Consciousness-Changing Drugs (LSD, Mescalin, Psilocybin)
Joseph Havens
Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion 1964 DOI: 10.2307/1384511 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | LSD Psilocybin |
| Keywords | Consciousness Hallucinogen |
| Citations | 5 |
| Key points | Argues that consciousness-changing drugs can produce experiences resembling religious or mystical states, but cautions against equating drug-induced experiences with genuine religious experiences. |
Abstract
Joseph Havens, A Working Paper: Memo on the Religious Implications of the Consciousness-Changing Drugs (LSD, Mescalin, Psilocybin), Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, Vol. 3, No. 2 (Spring, 1964), pp. 216-226
Comparable studies
Other theoretical and historical papers on LSD, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Experimental Use of Psychedelic (LSD) Psychotherapy | 1970 | Historical analysis | |
| LSD: My Problem Child | 1981 | Historical analysis | |
| On the Use and Abuse of LSD | 1968 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| The Use of Music in Psychedelic (LSD) Psychotherapy | 1972 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| Flashbacks: Recurrent Intrusive Images After the Use of LSD | 1969 | Theoretical or philosophical paper |