{"product_id":"on-drugs-justin-smith-ruiu-9781324094975","title":"On Drugs: Psychedelics, Philosophy, and the Nature of Reality","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the wake of a personal loss and the global upheaval of the pandemic, philosopher Justin Smith-Ruiu found himself at a California cannabis dispensary, pondering a simple yet profound question: \u003cem\u003eWho am I, and how did I get here?\u003c\/em\u003e This moment marked the beginning of a transformative journey for Smith-Ruiu, one that would take him deep into the realm of psychedelics and alter his perception of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eOn Drugs\u003c\/em\u003e blends memoir, investigative reporting, and philosophical inquiry as Smith-Ruiu explores the profound impact of psychedelics on the mind and human consciousness. Drawing on a broad range of intellectual history and his personal experiences as \"an articulate guinea pig,\" he delves into how these substances challenge Western assumptions about reality, the self, and existence. By confronting the essence of our thoughts and perceptions, psychedelics offer a path to a radically new way of thinking and a new philosophical lens that could reshape how we understand ourselves and our place in the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone interested in philosophy, consciousness, or the transformative potential of psychedelics, \u003cem\u003eOn Drugs\u003c\/em\u003e offers an insightful and thought-provoking exploration of mind-altering substances, their impact on modern thought, and the very nature of reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Justin Smith-Ruiu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1324094974\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781324094975\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Liveright Publishing Corporation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/23\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Justin Smith-Ruiu","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46721592918271,"sku":"9781324094975","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_429103ca-fffa-44bd-9dd6-636080157714.jpg?v=1742753328","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/on-drugs-justin-smith-ruiu-9781324094975","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}