![]() ![]() ![]() Here I cite research into the use of psychedelics and the Eleusinian Mysteries at the origin of Western philosophy. ![]() Philosophy, understood as a learning practice, has a strong historical precedent and ties to contemporary indigenous cultural practices. Secondly, I argue that the aims of such “orchestrated guided experiences” are consonant with the nature of philosophical learning. I argue first that the results of some contemporary studies affirm the benefits of psychedelic use in an “orchestrated guided experience”. In the spirit of this link, I aim to challenge contemporary negative attitudes to the topic of psychedelics, and argue that there are good reasons for philosophers to pay attention to the role that the psychedelic experience can play in promoting philosophical perception. This catchphrase is taken from an article on the use of psychoactive plants among southern African diviners. “Philosophical learning” may be summarised in Sobiecki’s fitting catchphrase “to learn healing knowledge”. ![]()
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