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cameronbradley's review against another edition
2.0
The Doors of Perception has been sitting on my to-read list since my late teens/early 20's. That was 10-15 years ago now and now that I've finally read this book I realize I've simply grown out of caring what Aldous Huxley's drug experience was like. Reading this book is more like listening to a drunk friend ramble about nonsense for hours than a deep dive into the incredible subjective experiences halluninogenics can offer you. If you've never tried acid, shrooms, peyote, etc, then sadly this book will get you no closer to understanding what it's like. I give Huxley props for the attempt though, hence the 2 stars rather than one.
konradp's review against another edition
5.0
Read this book if you’ve ever tried therapy and/or psychonaut therapy. This is a first hand account written by one of the more ornate and reflective writers of the 20th century.
drako1357's review against another edition
4.0
Aldous Huxley se ofrece como voluntario para probar la mescalina (principio activo del peyote), por lo que este ensayo es el resultado de esa experiencia. Su lectura es todo un viaje de descubrimiento, de la irrealidad que provoco en Aldous su consumo y como las cosas más “ordinarias” y “cotidianas” adquieren una nueva dimensión al verse con las Puertas de la Percepción abiertas, según la teoría de Huxley nuestro cerebro tiende a filtrar los estímulos para no resultar saturado de tanta información, por lo que la mescalina reduce esos filtros y permite vivir de una manera donde el tiempo y la razón no tienen cabida.
Es un gran ensayo y sin duda provocara mas de una risa al ver el mundo de Huxley en su viaje.
Es un gran ensayo y sin duda provocara mas de una risa al ver el mundo de Huxley en su viaje.
endpaper's review
3.0
Although much lighter on the drug experience than I was expecting given its reputation, an interesting read none the less, touching on topics such as the dominion of verbal communication over symbolic communication, fine art and music.
murphyc1's review against another edition
4.0
Read it in 2008. I don't remember very much about it beyond being interesting
nevadaishome's review against another edition
4.0
For being dated it surprisingly wasn’t offensive. The last bit about alcohol acceptance being hypocritical in contrast to the othering of fiendish drugs was on point. Need to read again.
readingtracker's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
A strong ending. I enjoyed this a lot, and a lot of very interesting insights I’ve really enjoyed turning over in my head.
marcsmithnj's review against another edition
Aldous Huxley's "The Doors of Perception" describes his experience with the hallucinogenic drug mescaline and explores the relationship between the brain and perception. One of the main takeaways from the book is that the human mind has the ability to filter and distort reality, and that altered states of consciousness can provide insights into the true nature of existence. Huxley believed that through the use of psychoactive drugs, one could gain a different perspective on reality and achieve a higher state of consciousness. However, he also warned that these experiences should be approached with caution and that they could have negative consequences if not used responsibly.
purplewidow's review against another edition
4.0
It's not for everyone. To be honest, had my prof not assigned it to use I would have never picked it up.
It's about effect of mescalin as felt by Huxley. He talks about how he sees world after taking it, how the perception changes.
As a psych student, I found it fascinating. It's not that he's seeing the world wrong, it's just a different perception.
It's about effect of mescalin as felt by Huxley. He talks about how he sees world after taking it, how the perception changes.
As a psych student, I found it fascinating. It's not that he's seeing the world wrong, it's just a different perception.
anotherpath's review against another edition
4.0
The year is 1954 and one of the most prominent writers alive does Mescaline and has an encounter with the All, reality, and the varying views found within.
This is a very short vignette that asks the most important questions of the 20th century, most of which are left unanswered today, or are being examined still.
Every door I look behind that isn't Orthodox Catholicism or Modern Rationalism contains the same sets of rhyming information. Add Huxley to the list of Occultist Geniuses who challenged the status quo thinking, whose name is taught in nearly every high school, without ever expanding on their world view.
Huxley calls out Drunk Driving 25 years before Madd, and expounds heavily on Alcohol versus Psychedelics.He blasts Tobacco use.
What I find crazy is how much good wisdom is left to the bookshelves and ignorance maintains it's grip over governance.
This is a very short vignette that asks the most important questions of the 20th century, most of which are left unanswered today, or are being examined still.
Every door I look behind that isn't Orthodox Catholicism or Modern Rationalism contains the same sets of rhyming information. Add Huxley to the list of Occultist Geniuses who challenged the status quo thinking, whose name is taught in nearly every high school, without ever expanding on their world view.
Huxley calls out Drunk Driving 25 years before Madd, and expounds heavily on Alcohol versus Psychedelics.He blasts Tobacco use.
What I find crazy is how much good wisdom is left to the bookshelves and ignorance maintains it's grip over governance.