The Doors of Perception

Interesting Facts

• The book is an essay in which the author describes his experience with mescaline, a psychoactive substance derived from the peyote cactus.
• Huxley explores how perception of reality changes under the influence of psychedelics and shares his thoughts on the nature of consciousness and perception.
• The book's title refers to a phrase from a poem by William Blake: «If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite».
• The essay had a significant impact on the counterculture of the 1960s and inspired many artists, musicians, and writers to explore altered states of consciousness.
• The book raises questions about how psychedelics can aid in understanding art, religion, and philosophy, and considers their potential to expand human experience.