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The Portrayal of ‘Ecstatic Agony’ in Hellraiser (1987) and Martyrs (2008)

I recently rewatched the horror classic Hellraiser (1987), and as well as finding it better on the second watch, I was fascinated with its…

15h ago

The Portrayal of ‘Ecstatic Agony’ in Hellraiser (1987) and Martyrs (2008)

15h ago

On Psychedelics and the Risk of Delusions

Originally published at https://www.samwoolfe.com on December 2, 2024.

Dec 2

On Psychedelics and the Risk of Delusions

Dec 2

Fear and Fascination: How Horror Films Evoke the Sublime

Part of the appeal of horror films — which is underappreciated, I think — is their capacity to evoke the sublime. This is a curious and…

Nov 25

Fear and Fascination: How Horror Films Evoke the Sublime

Nov 25

Quakerism and Psychedelics

It is hard to find much information on the connections between Quakerism (or the Religious Society of Friends) and psychedelic use. This is…

Nov 18

Quakerism and Psychedelics

Nov 18

Meditating as a Perfectionist

Originally published at https://www.samwoolfe.com on November 11, 2024.

Nov 11

Meditating as a Perfectionist

Nov 11

Revisiting Terence McKenna’s Idea of the ‘Archaic Revival’

Originally published at https://www.samwoolfe.com on November 4, 2024.

Nov 4

Revisiting Terence McKenna’s Idea of the ‘Archaic Revival’

Nov 4

A Response to Philip Goff’s ‘Limited God Hypothesis’

In his latest book Why? The Purpose of the Universe, and in his defence of a heretical form of Christianity, the philosopher Philip Goff…

Oct 28

A Response to Philip Goff’s ‘Limited God Hypothesis’

Oct 28

Would Widespread Psychedelic Use Help Solve the Climate Crisis?

It is common to associate psychedelics with environmentalism. In the popular imagination, psychedelic users might be viewed as tree-hugging…

Oct 21

Would Widespread Psychedelic Use Help Solve the Climate Crisis?

Oct 21

Arguments for the Existence of God Exemplify Divine Hiddenness

I recently heard Alex O’Connor (host of the Within Reason podcast) offer an interesting perspective on the problem of divine hiddenness, or…

Oct 14

Arguments for the Existence of God Exemplify Divine Hiddenness

Oct 14

The Harms of Wellness Culture

Wellness culture is all about healing — healing from stress, dissatisfaction, trauma, toxic relationships, and poor physical health…

Oct 7

The Harms of Wellness Culture

Oct 7

Sam Woolfe

Sam Woolfe

I'm a freelance writer, blogger, and author with interests in philosophy, ethics, psychology, and mental health. Website: www.samwoolfe.com

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