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In "The Joyous Cosmology," Alan Watts evaluates the so‑called "mystic drugs" that safely induce deeply transformative states of mind. Drawing on his own experiments and extensive research, Watts describes how these hallucinogens can elevate consciousness from aesthetic appreciation of nature to a philosophical understanding of existence as both playful and divine. He frames these experiences within a joyful, unified cosmology, supported by photographs of natural forms that echo the book’s abstract themes. The work, preceded by a foreword from Timothy Leary and Richard Alpert, offers an objective yet deeply personal examination of psychedelic drugs and their potential for enriching human perception.
First publish date: 1962
Genre: Philosophy/Philosophy of Mind
Authors: Alan Watts
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