B1 Other refereed article (e.g., editorial, letter, comment) in a scientific journal
Narrative Hermeneutics and Bioethics: Understanding the Psychedelic Value Changes
Authors: Kähönen, Juuso; Janhonen, Joel; Räsänen, Joona
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Publication year: 2025
Journal: American Journal of Bioethics
Journal name in source: The American Journal of Bioethics
Volume: 25
Issue: 1
First page : 125
Last page: 128
ISSN: 1526-5161
eISSN: 1536-0075
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/15265161.2024.2433464
Web address : https://doi.org/10.1080/15265161.2024.2433464
The use of psychedelics has recently gained increased interest among bioethicists, as the articles published in this journal attest. Some of the recent scholarship suggests that psychedelic experiences may help individuals reconnect to their values and alter personal values and identity. We propose that narrative hermeneutics may offer valuable tools for assisting meaning-making and reducing the ethical risks associated with such value changes, including those arising in psychedelic-assisted therapy. We therefore apply narrative hermeneutics in the context of psychedelic value changes to enrich the bioethical debate.
Funding information in the publication:
JK was supported by a grant (no. 6379) from Signe ja Ane Gyllenbergin Säätiö. JR was supported by a grant (No. 101081293) from The European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions.
