Psychonautics
Psychonautics
Psychonautics (pronounced: psy·cho·nau·tics, /ˌsaɪkəˈnɔːtɪks/) refers to a range of practices and methodologies aimed at investigating and exploring the human mind and consciousness. The term is derived from the Greek words "psyche" (soul, spirit, mind) and "nautes" (sailor, navigator), thus meaning "navigator of the mind" or "sailor of the soul".
Etymology
The term "psychonaut" was first used in the book Psychopathia Sexualis by Richard von Krafft-Ebing to describe a person who uses psychoactive drugs to explore their own psyche. The modern usage of the term was popularized in the 1970s by researchers like John C. Lilly and Stanislav Grof.
Practices
Psychonautic practices can include meditation, lucid dreaming, sensory deprivation, the use of psychedelic substances, and other methods intended to induce altered states of consciousness. These practices are often used in a spiritual or therapeutic context, with the goal of achieving self-discovery, personal growth, or healing.
Related Terms
- Psychedelic therapy: A form of therapy that involves the use of psychedelic substances to facilitate personal growth and healing.
- Entheogen: A psychoactive substance used in a religious, shamanic, or spiritual context.
- Psychedelic experience: An altered state of consciousness characterized by changes in perception, mood, thought, and self-awareness, often induced by psychedelic substances.
- Transpersonal psychology: A subfield of psychology that integrates spiritual experiences into the modern psychological framework.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Psychonautics
- Wikipedia's article - Psychonautics
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