Detailed Information on Publication Record
2021
Tending to the Psychedelic Fire
MARRONE, Tancredi AndrewBasic information
Original name
Tending to the Psychedelic Fire
Authors
MARRONE, Tancredi Andrew
Edition
18th EASR 2021 conference : Resilient Religions, 2021
Other information
Language
English
Type of outcome
Prezentace na konferencích
Field of Study
60304 Religious studies
Country of publisher
Italy
Confidentiality degree
není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství
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Organization unit
Faculty of Arts
Keywords in English
Psychonaut; resilience; psychedelics; mysticism; EASR Conference; Pisa; Religionse
Tags
International impact, Reviewed
Změněno: 16/2/2022 16:24, Mgr. Ivona Vrzalová
Abstract
V originále
In this very instant, we are living through what can be defined as a psychedelic renaissance. Experts from various fields are now turning their attention towards the effects of psychedelic substances and their surrounding culture. Psychedelics have, in fact, been proven to be beneficial for mental health therapy and are now being investigated from their properties. Those who cultivated their knowledge and founded their life around the study of psychedelics are beginning to be recognized for their efforts in previous decades. However, the very nature of the study of psychedelics is steeped in controversy and issues which address both the political, social, and cultural spheres. Although supported by various voices inside and outside the academy, the study of psychedelics and their usage has been fraught with misunderstanding and relegation to fringe cultural expressions. Prominent examples are found in Terence Mckenna, Ram Dass, John C. Lilly among others. Hailed by the psychedelic community as charismatic leaders of a new era however viewed with suspicion by institutions and establishments. In this presentation, I will analyze the features that have allowed the psychedelic community to survive in various times of crisis. These will include medical, cultural but also spiritual components which combined have allowed the formation of a strong current and the belief in the value of psychedelic spirituality and therapy.
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