The Palgrave Handbook of Philosophy and Psychoactive Drug Use

Lovering, Rob

In this Handbook, philosophers from around the world address the metaphysics, epistemology, and value of psychoactive (mind-altering) drug use.  In so doing, they attempt to answer questions such as: What does the fact of drug-induced mind-altering experiences tell us about natures of the mind, free will, and God?  What does it tell us about what, and how, we can know?  Are drug-induced mind-altering experiences valuable, morally, aesthetically, or otherwise?  Is the acquisition of drug-induced mind-altering experiences ever immoral?  Should the acquisition of drug-induced mind-altering experiences ever be legally prohibited?   The Handbook gives an overview of the current research, and sets the stage for future directions in philosophical thought relating to psychoactive drug use. 

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2026-03-26

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783031657924

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-65790-0

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 702