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The Doors of Perception

And Heaven and Hell

by Aldous Huxley · 2017 · 144 pages

Jim Morrison
Jim Morrison
Recommended by 1 elite

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Jim Morrison

About This Book

A philosophical essay documenting Huxley's experiment with mescaline in 1953. He explores the concept of the brain as a 'reducing valve' that limits human perception and reflects on how psychedelic experiences can provide insights into art, religion, and mysticism.

Genres

Psychology & BehaviorPhilosophyCreativity & Design

Topics

ConsciousnessCreativityCritical ThinkingMeditationMental Models

Book Details

Published

2017

Pages

144

Language

en

ISBN

9780099458203

Audiobook Available

2h 16m
Narrated by Rudolph Schirmer

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