Name: Las puertas de la percepción
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Rating: 4.67 (3 reviews)
Author: Aldous Huxley
ISBN: 9789875662957

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Physical Book

Author

Aldous Huxley

Publisher

Debolsillo

Collection

CONTEMPORANEA

Year

2007

Language

Spanish

Pages

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

18.9 x 12.5 cm

ISBN

987566295X

ISBN13

9789875662957

Edited in

Argentina

Edition No.

Synopsis "Las puertas de la percepción"

En este libro, tan singular como precursor, Aldous Huxley expresa sus propias experiencias sensoriales bajo la acción de la mescalina, el principio activo del peyotl, denominación mexicana del cacto, venerado como una deidad por los indios de México y del sudeste de los Estados Unidos. A la descripción minuciosa de su experimento #una experiencia de la trascendencia del yo expresada magistralmente en la cita de Blake: #Si las puertas de la percepción quedaran depuradas todo se habría de mostrar tal cual es: infinito## siguen las conclusiones filosóficas y sociológicas que Huxley desprende como obligado corolario.

Aldous Huxley

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Aldous Huxley (Godalming, England, July 26, 1894 – Los Angeles, November 22, 1963) was a British novelist, essayist, and thinker, internationally recognized for his work “Brave New World”, which positioned him as one of the most incisive voices in dystopian literature and social criticism of the 20th century. Born into a family of intellectuals and scientists, Huxley studied at Eton College and the University of Oxford, developing a keen sensitivity to the ethical and technological challenges of his time, despite the severe visual difficulties that accompanied him from youth.

In addition to his famous novel, Huxley's legacy includes titles such as “The Doors of Perception”, “Point Counter Point”, and “Island”, as well as numerous essays where he explored everything from philosophy to spirituality and science. His works, translated into several languages and debated in academic circles around the world, are characterized by their critical view, their analysis of scientific progress, and their concern for individual freedom against the risks of social and technological manipulation.

Throughout his career, Huxley was nominated several times for the Nobel Prize in Literature, although he never won it. His work has been praised for anticipating the essential ethical dilemmas of the modern world and connecting with readers of different generations. He resided in the United States during his last years, where he continued to give lectures and write until his death, which coincided with the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Aldous Huxley left a lasting work, considered fundamental to understanding the impact of technology and culture on contemporary society.

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Nicolas Flores Thursday, October 03, 2013
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Excelente libro
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Paz Fernanda Silva Caviedes Saturday, June 21, 2014
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excelente!
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Anonymous User Wednesday, September 03, 2014
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Fue un regalo para mi hijo. Por lo menos el envío me resulto muy bueno, práctico y rápido.
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