Philosophy and classic psychedelics: A review of some emerging themes
Journal of Psychedelic Studies January 21, 2022 Chris Letheby, Jaipreet Mattu 19 citations
Serotonergic psychedelics have prompted philosophical questions that academic philosophers are now beginning to explore. This paper reviews four emerging research areas: selfless consciousness, psychedelic epistemology, psychedelic ethics, and spiritual or religious naturalism. It highlights questions about how psychedelics affect self-consciousness and phenomenal consciousness, the epistemic nature of psychedelic experiences, ethical issues surrounding appropriate use, and whether spiritual or religious aspects of psychedelic use can fit within a naturalistic worldview.