Entity: TERENCE-MCKENNA
Terence McKenna was an American writer, philosopher, and ethnobotanist known for advocating shamanism and the use of hallucinogenic substances. He explored the concept of memes and the idea that the world is made of words, challenging conventional perceptions of reality.
Terence McKenna
Etymology
The name 'Terence McKenna' refers to the American writer, philosopher, and ethnobotanist Terence Kemp McKenna.
Definition
Terence McKenna was a visionary thinker who delved into the realms of psychedelics, language, and consciousness, proposing unconventional ideas about the nature of reality.
Historical Context
Terence McKenna advocated paths of shamanism and the use of hallucinogenic substances, primarily plant-based psychedelics, as a means of exploring altered states of consciousness.
Cultural Significance
McKenna's exploration of the concept of memes and his idea that the world is made of words challenged conventional perceptions of reality and influenced a generation of thinkers interested in psychedelics and consciousness.
Related Concepts
- Shamanism
- Hallucinogenic substances
- Memes
- Language
- Consciousness
See Also
Terence McKenna was a visionary thinker who delved into the realms of psychedelics, language, and consciousness, proposing unconventional ideas about the nature of reality.