JOURNAL ARTICLE

Why Scientists Need to Get High.

  • Published In: Nautilus, 2023, n. 50. P. 74 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: PAULSON, STEVE 3 of 3

Abstract

This text explores the history of psychoactive drugs, focusing on their use in the 19th century and their impact on literature, philosophy, and psychology. It argues that the current conversation around psychedelics overlooks this rich history and the value of personal understanding. The text discusses various figures who engaged in self-experimentation with drugs, such as Coleridge, De Quincey, Moreau, Freud, and James. It also examines the stigmatization of drugs in the early 20th century and the current psychedelic renaissance. The author advocates for a diverse approach to studying psychedelics, encompassing medical, therapeutic, and recreational perspectives. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Nautilus. 2023/07, Issue 50, p74
  • Document Type:Interview
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2372-1758
  • Accession Number:175733674
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