#598 Chris Letheby: Philosophy of Psychedelics
RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 26th 2021.
Dr. Chris Letheby is Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Western Australia, and a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Adelaide. Dr. Letheby is a philosopher of mind and cognitive science, working on issues arising from the use of psychedelic drugs in psychiatry and neuroscience. His doctoral research, conducted at the University of Adelaide, presented the first systematic analysis of psychedelic experience within the framework of 21st century philosophy of cognitive science. He is the author of Philosophy of Psychedelics.
In this episode, we focus on Philosophy of Psychedelics. We start by giving an overview of the main topics and questions explored in the philosophy of psychedelics. We then go through epistemology, psychedelic therapy, the neurobiology of psychedelics, changes to the sense of self, and autobiographical changes. We discuss epistemic risks and benefits of psychedelic therapy. Finally, we talk about spiritual experiences from a naturalistic point of view.
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Intro
Questions in the philosophy of psychedelics
The epistemology of psychedelics
Experiences in psychedelic therapy
The neurobiology of psychedelics
Changes to the sense of self
Autobiographical changes
Is the self real?
Epistemic risks of psychedelic therapy
Epistemic benefits
Spiritual experiences, from a naturalistic perspective
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