Altered Perspectives: Critical Essays on Psychedelic Consciousness

This collection of essays delves into some of the strangest and most profound aspects of the psychedelic experience, such as seeing the self as an illusion, feelings of deep insight, the sublime (fear mixed with wonder), encounters with DMT entities, d?j? vu, and existential joy. Drawing on research and theories from a variety of disciplines, Sam Woolfe reflects on the ways that altered states may inform our understanding of consciousness, the self, and reality. Particular attention is paid to the philosophy of psychedelics, with the aim of clarifying altered states through the lenses of metaphysics, philosophy of mind, epistemology, aesthetics, existentialism, and Buddhism. In these essays, Woolfe balances open-mindedness with a critical and sceptical perspective - he believes that this approach is necessary when examining psychedelic consciousness.

Author: Sam Woolfe

Publisher: Iff Books

Publication Date: Jan 01, 2025

Number of Pages: 352 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 180341653X

ISBN-13: 9781803416533