Entheogens in the Study of Mystical and Archetypal Experiences
The nature and significance of entheogens and mystical consciousness are explored. Entheogens are defined as unique molecules which, when ingested under supportive conditions, have been reported to facilitate the occurrence of a variety of states of consciousness, including archetypal and mystical f...
| Published in: | Research in the social scientific study of religion |
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Brill
2002
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Research in the social scientific study of religion
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| Further subjects: | B
History of religion studies
B Social sciences B Religionswissenschaften B Religion & Gesellschaft |
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| Summary: | The nature and significance of entheogens and mystical consciousness are explored. Entheogens are defined as unique molecules which, when ingested under supportive conditions, have been reported to facilitate the occurrence of a variety of states of consciousness, including archetypal and mystical forms of experience. Variables influencing the action of entheogens are discussed, with attention focused on potentially positive and negative sequelae of their use in psychotherapy and religious research. Mystical consciousness is defined in accordance with six categories and differentiated from archetypal visions and other forms of experience. Implications for psychological theory and consciousness research are discussed with reference to interspirituality. Guidelines are proposed to undergird the ethical and responsible design of new research. |
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| Contains: | Enthalten in: Research in the social scientific study of religion
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1163/9789004496347_010 |