The Doors of Perception / Heaven and Hell (1956)
The Doors of Perception / Heaven and Hell is a 1956 peyote book written by Aldous Huxley.
"In The Doors of Perception and Heaven and Hell, Aldous Huxley explores the profound, often unsettling nature of altered states of consciousness. These two visionary essays examine the limits of human perception, inspired by Huxley’s own experience with mescaline, and delve into art, mysticism, and the infinite ways we might experience reality. With razor-sharp insight and poetic clarity, Huxley invites readers to consider how little we see, and how much more might lie just beyond the doors of perception." -- From Amazon Listing
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What is The Doors of Perception / Heaven and Hell about?
"In The Doors of Perception and Heaven and Hell, Aldous Huxley explores the profound, often unsettling nature of altered states of consciousness. These two visionary essays examine the limits of human perception, inspired by Huxley’s own experience with mescaline, and delve into art, mysticism, and the infinite ways we might experience reality. With razor-sharp insight and poetic clarity, Huxley invites readers to consider how little we see, and how much more might lie just beyond the doors of perception." -- From Amazon Listing
When was The Doors of Perception / Heaven and Hell published?
The Doors of Perception / Heaven and Hell was published in 1956.
Who made The Doors of Perception / Heaven and Hell?
The Doors of Perception / Heaven and Hell was written by Aldous Huxley.