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Food of the Gods : The Search for the Original Tree of Knowledge a Radical History of Plants, Drugs, and Human Evolution by Terence McKenna (1993, Trade Paperback)

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Why, as a species, are humans so fascinated by altered states of consciousness?. Praise for Food of the Gods “Deserves to be the modern classic on mind-altering drugs and hallucinogens.”.

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An exploration of humans' symbiotic relationships with plants and chemicals presents information on prehistoric partnership societies, the roles of spices and spirits in the rise of dominator societies; and the politics of tobacco, tea, coffee, opium, and alcohol. 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 , ethnobotanist 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. Praise for Food of the Gods "Deserves to be the modern classic on mind-altering drugs and hallucinogens." -- The Washington Post "Terence McKenna is the most important--and most entertaining--visionary scholar in America." --Tom Robbins "The culture's foremost spokesperson for the psychedelic experience . . . Those who know and enjoy Joseph Campbell's work will almost certainly appreciate McKenna." -- L.A. Weekly "An eloquent proposal for recovering something vital--a sense of the sacred, the transcendent, the Absolute--before it's too late." --Larry Dossey, M.D., author of Meaning & Medicine , Recovering the Soul , and Space, Time & Machine

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Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0553371304
ISBN-13
9780553371307
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Book Title
Food of the Gods : The Search for the Original Tree of Knowledge a Radical History of Plants, Drugs, and Human Evolution
Author
Terence Mckenna
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Life Sciences / Ecology, Entheogens & Visionary Substances, Substance Abuse & Addictions / Drugs, Life Sciences / Evolution, Anthropology / General, Psychopathology / Addiction
Publication Year
1993
Genre
Self-Help, Psychology, Body, Mind & Spirit, Science, Social Science
Number of Pages
336 Pages

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9in
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0.9in
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6in
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"Deserves to be the modern classic on mind-altering drugs and hallucinogens." -- The Washington Post "Terence McKenna is the most important--and most entertaining--visionary scholar in America." --Tom Robbins "The culture's foremost spokesperson for the psychedelic experience . . . Those who know and enjoy Joseph Campbell's work will almost certainly appreciate McKenna." -- L.A. Weekly "An eloquent proposal for recovering something vital--a sense of the sacred, the transcendent, the Absolute--before it's too late." --Larry Dossey, M.D., author of Meaning & Medicine , Recovering the Soul , and Space, Time & Machine
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91-030534
Dewey Decimal
362.29
Dewey Edition
20

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by paprgyJun 03, 2008
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This book is a clear and cogent discussion around the most amazing substances ever to be found on our planet: many plants contain molecules that interact with human consciousness in marvelous, magical ways that cannot be described, but nevertheless have a lifelong impact on our sense of who we are, how we feel, and what we think. McKenna has for years been a consistent voice in the maelstrom of disinformation and hysteria that has occurred in the aftermath of the collapse of the drug culture of the 1960s. The popular press has overlooked the fact that for many of the pioneers of the psychedelic drug experience, taking drugs was a part of a legitimate spiritual quest. McKenna reminds us that this use of psychedelic drugs for increasing spritual awareness has been a part of the human experience since before the dawn of history. I can only hope that with our increasing understanding of the role of consciousness, mind, and spirit in the unfolding of the universe, reason will return to our conversations and decisions about mind-expanding drugs. "Food of the Gods" is a look at humanitys ancient and ongoing involvement with psychedelic plants, and a thoughtful discussion of what we have next to do in order to partner with these plants in discovering our true relatedness with the rest of this planet and its organisms. McKenna really makes the war on drugs look like an absolute joke. He is subtly condescending of close minded politics yet brilliant and charming in informing readers of the power and potential of consciousness expanding drugs if taken properly. I was sorry to hear his library and personal notes burned up in a fire in early 2007, adding just more mystery to this one of a kind author. PEACE!Read full review
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by mike.g689Jan 23, 2019
Seminal work on human psychological evolution
In many respects, this is an extended research paper on the origins of humanity. It particularly explores the evolution of human psychological capacity and its connection to the use of psychedelic plants. As with most evolutionary psychology, McKenna's project is speculative. It is, however, also thoroughly researched. So, while McKenna's theory is but one contender in the scientific conversation on the origins of humanity, it should not be considered fringe or "new age." McKenna adheres to the scientific paradigm while expanding the conversation into admittedly controversial territory. This is essential reading for anyone who is serious about exploring the nature and origins of human consciousness. The book is perhaps best, however, where McKenna steps out of the scientist's role and into that of the shaman. He is willing to build a prescriptive philosophy around his theory and advocate for the continuation of a human relationship with psychedelic plants. When one acknowledges widespread strife in the present-day human experience, and also the brink of global environmental disaster we find ourselves facing today, a radical perspective may be just what we (and future humans) need.Read full review
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by shyii257Jan 24, 2018
Food of the Gods is very interesting and enlightening!
Food og the Gods is one of those books everyone should read...I could not stop reading it...It is insightful and makes sense on so many levels if you truly understand it's contents...This is one of those forever books...
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by graysonmercyJan 16, 2018
Food of the Gods
Food of the Gods is also food for the mind. Exceptional book, well written, great research.
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by cprigge4043Dec 10, 2020
great book! a must read
perfect!!! love this book!!
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Food of the Gods : The Search for the Original Tree of Knowledge a Radical History of Plants, Drugs, and Human Evolution by Terence McKenna (1993, Trade Paperback)

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