Editorial: Psychedelic humanities.
Tehseen Noorani, Oliver Davis, Alex Dymock, Nicolas Langlitz, Anne K. Schlag, Erika Dyck
Front Psychol August 21, 2024 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1474064 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe article argues that the humanities and social sciences are essential for understanding psychedelic experiences, because these experiences are shaped by context, culture, and personal history—factors often overlooked by biomedical research. It introduces the concept of "anthropotechnics" to analyze how cultural practices and settings influence the outcomes of psychedelic use. The authors contend that integrating humanistic perspectives can provide a more complete picture of how set and setting affect psychedelic experiences, moving beyond purely neurobiological explanations.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Citations | 5 |
| Key finding | Argues that the humanities and social sciences, particularly through the concept of 'anthropotechnics', are crucial for understanding how cultural and contextual factors shape psychedelic experiences. |
Abstract
Keywords: psychedelic experience, set and setting, context, culture, anthropotechnics, humanities, social science and humanities