Editorial: Insights in consciousness research 2021.
Front Psychol April 20, 2023 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1182690 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThis editorial introduces a Research Topic on the relationship between psychedelics and spirituality. It argues that while psychedelics can occasion profound spiritual experiences, the nature of this connection is complex and not fully understood. The editorial highlights the need for careful scientific investigation that respects both the potential therapeutic benefits and the profound personal and cultural significance of these experiences. It calls for interdisciplinary dialogue to navigate the ethical, methodological, and conceptual challenges in this emerging field, emphasizing that spirituality should not be reduced to a mere neurochemical effect.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Editorial Peer reviewed |
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| Key finding | Argues that interdisciplinary research is essential for advancing understanding of psychedelic neurobiology and therapeutic applications. |
Abstract
EDITORIAL article Front. Psychol., 20 April 2023Sec. Consciousness Research Volume 14 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1182690