Food of the Gods: The Search for the Original Tree of Knowledge A Radical History of Plants, Drugs, and Human Evolution
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“Deserves to be the modern classic on mind-altering drugs and hallucinogens.”— The Washington Post Ethnobotanist Terence Mckenna, hailed by Tom Robbins as “the most important—and most entertaining—visionary scholar in America,” explores humanity’s symbiotic relationship with spirits, tobacco, marijuana, opium, psilocybin, and more, from prehistoric times to today. Why, as a species, are humans so fascinated by altered states of consciousness? Can altered states reveal something to us about our origins and our place in nature? In Food of the Gods , Terence McKenna’s research on man’s ancient relationship with chemicals opens a doorway to the divine, and perhaps a solution for saving our troubled world. McKenna provides a revisionist look at the historical role of drugs in the East and the West, from ancient spice, sugar, and rum trades to marijuana, cocaine, synthetics, and even television—illustrating the human desire for the “food of the gods” and the powerful potential to replace abuse of illegal drugs with a shamanic understanding, insistence on community, reverence for nature, and increased self-awareness. Review: Path-breaking and thought-provoking - Armed with interesting facts and his profound personal experiences, recusant McKenna provides, with a strong scholarly analysis, a powerful justification for remaking society along much more enlightened lines. Although one may not agree with his solution that the entheogenic way is the only route towards our evolutionary destination and reforming society, the key role that hallucinogenic plants played in man's past evolution and history is forcefully and convincingly argued. Much to learn from, especially if one is new to this subject. Review: Deep dive into the possibility of healing - individually and collectively - Breathtaking in scope. Detailed walk through human history Unique insight into what ails us and a timeless resolution for most of our deepest challenges
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| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,708 Reviews |
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Path-breaking and thought-provoking
Armed with interesting facts and his profound personal experiences, recusant McKenna provides, with a strong scholarly analysis, a powerful justification for remaking society along much more enlightened lines. Although one may not agree with his solution that the entheogenic way is the only route towards our evolutionary destination and reforming society, the key role that hallucinogenic plants played in man's past evolution and history is forcefully and convincingly argued. Much to learn from, especially if one is new to this subject.
A**E
Deep dive into the possibility of healing - individually and collectively
Breathtaking in scope. Detailed walk through human history Unique insight into what ails us and a timeless resolution for most of our deepest challenges
V**D
Enlightning
This book blew my mind and made me look at the world in multiple perceptive simontaniously and to cut through the stuck up consumerist object driven society
S**.
Four Stars
Interesting
A**T
Cover is a bit damaged. Inside is fine.
There are scratches on the book cover and small dents. Not in the best condition.
S**7
must read
must read
A**A
Simplemente extraordinario.
Algo que las personas de este siglo deberían leer. Esta información podría ayudar salvar nuestro mundo que hemos estado destruyendo año tras año. Es filosófico, antropológico, científico, y psicológico etc.. Sus podcasts también son increibles. Terence McKenna me lleva influenciando ya casi un año. Podría salvar nuestro mundo esta manera de pensar y comprender el mundo y el universo.
K**S
Bien
Desde amazon usa a México. Libro nuevo y entrega rapida.
A**R
Awesome condition, phenomenal book
While the condition was listed as "acceptable," this was indistinguishable from a used book. I was so pleased when I opened it to find such a pristine copy. I look forward to wearing it in over multiple readings.
L**U
En bra översikt över psykedelisk historia
Boken beskriver mycket möjliga rötter till det psykedeliska riket och beskriver en historia som sträcker sig över tio tusen år tillbaka i tiden. Flera olika folkstammar beskrivs. Den beskriver bortfallet av psykedeliska växter ur vår kulturella diet och hur "den äkta varan" byttes ut mot t.ex. abstrakta symboler och till slut även en glömska av det gudomliga som dessa plantor hävdas ge. Relativt nutida händelser skildras också, såsom "the war on drugs", kriget mot drogerna, samt en blick i hur framtiden skulle kunna se ut. Jag kände mig gripen och fascinerad genom hela boken. Jag kände mig känslomässigt investerad i kapitlen och fick dessutom några riktigt goda skratt. Det är en historiebok med bias till drogliberalitet. Kan inte rekommendera den nog. Skaffa den! Väl värt läsningen.
F**R
Great
Great book
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