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  1. Heaven and Hell is a philosophical essay by Aldous Huxley published in 1956. Huxley derived the title from William Blake 's book The Marriage of Heaven and Hell. The essay discusses the relationship between bright, colorful objects, geometric designs, psychoactives, art, and profound experience.

    • Aldous Huxley
    • 1956
  2. Author 1 book1,037 followers. October 20, 2023. Aldous Huxleys The Doors of Perception and its appendix, Heaven and Hell, offer a philosophical exploration into the effects of mind-altering substances, especially the mescaline compound found in the peyote cactus (also present in San Pedro cacti).

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  3. Huxley recalls the insights he experienced, ranging from the "purely aesthetic" to "sacramental vision", and reflects on their philosophical and psychological implications. In 1956, he published Heaven and Hell, another essay which elaborates these reflections further.

    • Aldous Huxley
    • 1954
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  5. If you have ever wondered about altered states of consciousness , then this book is a brilliant one. Refreshing insights from Aldous Huxley whose insights synthesize the fragrance of art, consciousness, music, science , history and philosophy into a timeless capsule. What does it feel like to be in a trance or a mystical experience?

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  6. BY ALDOUS HUXLEY. Born in 1894, Aldous Huxley belonged to a family of great talent: he was the grandson of the famous Thomas Henry Huxley; the son of Leonard Huxley, the editor of Cornhill Magazine; and the brother of Sir Julian Huxley. He was educated at Eton and Balliol, and before devoting himself entirely to his own writing worked as a ...

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  7. Jul 28, 2009 · The Doors of Perception and Heaven and Hell (P.S.) Paperback – July 28, 2009. by Aldous Huxley (Author) 4.6 4,545 ratings. #1 Best Seller in Religious Philosophy. See all formats and editions. "A genuine spiritual quest. . . . Extraordinary." — New York Times.

    • Aldous Huxley
  8. Heaven and Hell by Aldous Huxley is a philosophical exploration of our minds. In essence, it asks what is extraordinary; What makes us wonder? It’s part exploration of the psychedelic experience (with mescaline and LSD), part exploration of what those experiences might mean. The book is more esoteric than The Doors of Perception. Publisher Summary.

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