The Doors of Perception

non-fiction, Essay by Aldous Huxley

Blurb

The Doors of Perception is a short book by Aldous Huxley, first published in 1954, detailing his experiences when taking mescaline. The book takes the form of Huxley's recollection of a mescaline trip that took place over the course of an afternoon, and takes its title from a phrase in William Blake's 1793 poem The Marriage of Heaven and Hell. Huxley recalls the insights he experienced, which range from the "purely aesthetic" to "sacramental vision". He also incorporates later reflections on the experience and its meaning for art and religion.

First Published

1954

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guiiriot

Guiiriot

Muito mais que um livro, uma descida até os confins da percepção humana, genial esse trabalho de Huxley.

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M4rc3l0

M4rc3l0

A scientific description of drug's effect.

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