The Doors of Perception by Aldous Huxley

The Doors of Perception

Aldous Huxley

63 pages first pub 1954 (editions)

nonfiction philosophy psychology dark reflective slow-paced
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The Doors of Perception is a philosophical essay, released as a book, by Aldous Huxley. First published in 1954, it details his experiences when taking mescaline. The book takes the form of Huxley's recollection of a mescaline trip that took place...

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reflective 79%
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