Skip the Trip? Five Arguments on the Use of Nonhallucinogenic Psychedelics in Psychiatry
Cambridge Quarterly of Healthcare Ethics October 1, 2022 DOI: 10.1017/s0963180122000081 (opens in new tab) via Semantic Scholar
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe authors argue that the concept of personal identity is central to ethical debates about emerging neurotechnologies, such as deep brain stimulation and memory modification. They contend that these technologies can alter traits and memories in ways that raise concerns about continuity of self. The paper examines philosophical accounts of personal identity and applies them to clinical and research contexts, suggesting that ethical evaluation must consider how interventions affect a person's narrative identity. The authors conclude that a nuanced understanding of identity is necessary for responsible development and use of neurotechnologies.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Medicine Philosophy Psychology |
| Citations | 11 |
| Key finding | Argues that psychedelic-assisted therapy can produce significant changes in personal identity, which should be recognized as a key ethical issue in clinical practice. |
Abstract
Andrew Peterson* and Dominic Sisti Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy and Department of Philosophy, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia 22030, USA Penn Program on Precision Medicine for the Brain, University of Pennsylvania Memory Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA *Corresponding author. Email: apeter31@gmu.edu