Sacred Knowledge

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Psychedelics and Religious Experiences

By William Richards

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Sacred Knowledge offers a pioneering and meticulously researched exploration of how psychedelics influence biology, consciousness, and profound religious experiences. Drawing on nearly 30 years of legal research with volunteers, William Richards presents psychedelics as powerful tools that, if used responsibly, can alleviate suffering and enhance life quality. The book addresses the integration of these substances into society, invites reflection on spiritual and psychiatric phenomena, and enriches fields like philosophy, anthropology, and mental health.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in religion, spirituality, mental health, and the emerging field of psychedelic research. It suits both academics and curious individuals seeking a thoughtful, well-documented perspective on the integration of psychedelics into modern life and their transformative effects on consciousness.

Sacred Knowledge is the first well-documented, sophisticated account of the effect of psychedelics on biological processes, human consciousness, and revelatory religious experiences. Richards argues that, if used responsibly and legally, psychedelics have incredible potential to assuage human suffering and contribute to the quality of life.

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Sacred Knowledge is the first well-documented, sophisticated account of the effect of psychedelics on biological processes, human consciousness, and revelatory religious experiences. Based on nearly three decades of legal research with volunteers, William A. Richards argues that, if used responsibly and legally, psychedelics have the potential to assuage suffering and constructively affect the quality of human life.

Richards's analysis contributes to social and political debates over the responsible integration of psychedelic substances into modern society. His book serves as an invaluable resource for readers who, whether spontaneously or with the facilitation of psychedelics, have encountered meaningful, inspiring, or even disturbing states of consciousness and seek clarity about their experiences.

Testing the limits of language and conceptual frameworks, Richards makes the most of experiential phenomena that stretch our understanding of reality. He advances new frontiers in the study of belief, spiritual awakening, psychiatric treatment, and social well-being.

His findings enrich humanities and scientific scholarship, expanding work in philosophy, anthropology, theology, and religious studies, and bringing depth to research in mental health, psychotherapy, and psychopharmacology.

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Praised for its clarity and timeliness, Sacred Knowledge is recognised as a seminal and accessible work on the spiritual and therapeutic potential of psychedelics. Esteemed scholars highlight Richards's engaging prose and the book's blend of personal insights with rigorous research. It is regarded as essential reading for those interested in religious experience and psychedelic studies, drawing comparison to classic works like William James's The Varieties of Religious Experience.

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ISBN: 9780231174077

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 July 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Columbia University Press

Audience: Professional and scholarly

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Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 280

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About the Author

William A. Richards is a clinical psychologist at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center with formal training in theology and comparative religion. Earlier in his career, he pursued psychedelic research at Spring Grove Hospital Center and the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center in Baltimore. His graduate education included studies at Yale University, Brandeis University, Catholic University, the Andover-Newton Theological School, and the University of Göttingen.