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matissrv's review against another edition
4.0
Interesants ieskaits pāris apreibināšanās veidos, lai tiktu pie vizionāras un mistiskas apziņas pieredzes. Jo īpaši pārsteidza pieņēmums, ka mūsu krāsu uztvere ir notrulinājusies, devalvējusies, jo līdz masveidā ražojamu krāsu izgudrošanai pasaule, precīzāk, ikdienas dzīve bija burtiski krietni pelēkāka, un baznīcas ar krāšņām freskām bija viena no retajām vietām, kur saskarties ar apziņu izmainošu krāsu spozmi. Tagad to vienkārši vairs nespējam, ar retiem izņēmumiem, iespējams, milzīgu, superkrāšņu ekrānu pieredzes priekšā.
Iepriekš nebiju saskāries ar slavenu literatūras un mākslas darbu, kā arī baznīcu svēto pieredžu interpretāciju caur viņu psihedēliskajām pieredzēm, kas izraisītas ne tikai apzināti, bet arī tāpēc, ka, lūk, savulaik cilvēki, visu ziemu un pavasari, neēdot neko svaigu un uz Lieldienām vēl ieturot gavēni, bija ar tik novājinātu ķermeni, ka efekts tam ir tāds pats kā psihotropo vielu lietošanai (vēl to var panākt arī šaustot sevi, lūdzoties ļoti neērtās pozās, skandinot mantras ilgu laiku). Fascinējoši!
Iepriekš nebiju saskāries ar slavenu literatūras un mākslas darbu, kā arī baznīcu svēto pieredžu interpretāciju caur viņu psihedēliskajām pieredzēm, kas izraisītas ne tikai apzināti, bet arī tāpēc, ka, lūk, savulaik cilvēki, visu ziemu un pavasari, neēdot neko svaigu un uz Lieldienām vēl ieturot gavēni, bija ar tik novājinātu ķermeni, ka efekts tam ir tāds pats kā psihotropo vielu lietošanai (vēl to var panākt arī šaustot sevi, lūdzoties ļoti neērtās pozās, skandinot mantras ilgu laiku). Fascinējoši!
lena_dooms's review against another edition
2.0
This whole book felt like the time my stoner ex boyfriend talked about how weed changed his life for half an hour
salex's review against another edition
challenging
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
3.25
ccooksey's review against another edition
the doors of perception was considerably better than heaven and hell
alchemydiana's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
lucazani11's review against another edition
3.0
Altered States of Consciousness: Huxley's primary focus in both essays is the exploration of altered states of consciousness, which he often achieves through the use of the psychedelic substance mescaline. He describes how mescaline and similar substances can profoundly alter one's perception of reality, leading to heightened sensory experiences and a sense of interconnectedness with the universe.
Perception and Reality: Huxley delves into the idea that our ordinary perception of reality is limited and constrained. He suggests that our brains act as filters, allowing only a fraction of the sensory input available to reach our conscious awareness. Altered states of consciousness, such as those induced by mescaline, can temporarily remove or alter these filters, revealing a more profound and vibrant reality.
Mysticism and Spiritual Experience: Huxley explores the overlap between altered states of consciousness and mystical or spiritual experiences. He contends that these altered states can provide a glimpse into the transcendent and the divine, blurring the boundaries between self and other, and providing a sense of unity with the universe.
The Mind as Reducer: Huxley argues that our minds often serve as "reducing valves" that limit our perception to prevent sensory overload. In altered states, this reducing function is temporarily suspended, allowing a flood of sensory data to enter our awareness. This, he suggests, is responsible for the heightened perception and mystical experiences that occur during such states.
Art and Aesthetics: Huxley discusses how altered states of consciousness can influence creativity and artistry. He suggests that artists, in particular, may benefit from these experiences as they can lead to new ways of perceiving and expressing the world, potentially inspiring novel artistic creations.
The Nature of Good and Evil: In "Heaven and Hell," Huxley explores the concepts of good and evil, suggesting that they are often relative and dependent on one's perspective. He discusses the idea that altered states of consciousness can provide a more nuanced understanding of morality and the interconnectedness of all things.
The Limitations of Language: Huxley acknowledges the difficulty of expressing the experiences of altered states through language. He argues that words are inherently limited in conveying the depth and complexity of these experiences and that direct experience is more profound than any description.
Perception and Reality: Huxley delves into the idea that our ordinary perception of reality is limited and constrained. He suggests that our brains act as filters, allowing only a fraction of the sensory input available to reach our conscious awareness. Altered states of consciousness, such as those induced by mescaline, can temporarily remove or alter these filters, revealing a more profound and vibrant reality.
Mysticism and Spiritual Experience: Huxley explores the overlap between altered states of consciousness and mystical or spiritual experiences. He contends that these altered states can provide a glimpse into the transcendent and the divine, blurring the boundaries between self and other, and providing a sense of unity with the universe.
The Mind as Reducer: Huxley argues that our minds often serve as "reducing valves" that limit our perception to prevent sensory overload. In altered states, this reducing function is temporarily suspended, allowing a flood of sensory data to enter our awareness. This, he suggests, is responsible for the heightened perception and mystical experiences that occur during such states.
Art and Aesthetics: Huxley discusses how altered states of consciousness can influence creativity and artistry. He suggests that artists, in particular, may benefit from these experiences as they can lead to new ways of perceiving and expressing the world, potentially inspiring novel artistic creations.
The Nature of Good and Evil: In "Heaven and Hell," Huxley explores the concepts of good and evil, suggesting that they are often relative and dependent on one's perspective. He discusses the idea that altered states of consciousness can provide a more nuanced understanding of morality and the interconnectedness of all things.
The Limitations of Language: Huxley acknowledges the difficulty of expressing the experiences of altered states through language. He argues that words are inherently limited in conveying the depth and complexity of these experiences and that direct experience is more profound than any description.