Psychedelic Philosophy
Psychedelic Experience October 26, 2023 DOI: 10.1093/oso/9780198843757.003.0011 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that psychedelic experiences can enhance philosophical methodology and the cultivation of wisdom. |
Abstract
Abstract This chapter argues for a novel approach to philosophy, one that incorporates psychedelic experiences into philosophical methodology. Whereas the previous chapters used the tools of philosophy to understand psychedelic experiences, this chapter flips things around and argues that we can use psychedelic experiences to enhance our philosophising. The chapter explains how three particular conceptions of wisdom -- sophia, Socrates' human wisdom, and Aristotle's practical wisdom -- can be enhanced by engaging with methods that cultivate psychedelic experiences (and enhancements of mindfulness). The chapter also reviews the existing empirical evidence in support of these claims.
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