Revelation and Doubt
William A. Richards, G. William Barnard
Columbia University Press eBooks December 8, 2015 DOI: 10.7312/columbia/9780231174060.003.0003 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThis work explores the intersection of psychedelic experience, philosophy, and biblical interpretation, focusing on Walter Pahnke's research with psilocybin (compounds CZ-74 and CEY-19) and its implications for epistemology and revelation. It connects Pahnke's experimental work to the ideas of Hanscarl Leuner and theologian Paul Tillich, suggesting that psychedelic states may inform understandings of religious or mystical knowledge. The article argues that such experiences challenge traditional epistemological boundaries, offering a framework for interpreting biblical texts through altered states of consciousness.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Revelation Philosophy Epistemology |
| Key finding | Psychedelic experiences, as studied by Pahnke, can be integrated with Tillich's theology to provide a new epistemological basis for interpreting biblical revelation. |
Abstract
Keywords: Walter Pahnke, CZ-74, CEY-19, Psilocybin, Hanscarl Leuner, Paul Tillich Walter Pahnke, CZ-74, CEY-19, Psilocybin, Hanscarl Leuner, Paul Tillich Subject Health Psychology