SOC 4414 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Psilocybin Mushroom, Analgesic, Psychoactive Drug
23 Feb 2017
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Functional equivalents: ex. science and religion, diametrically opposed (foes) Make sense of the world using different assumptions. Science induces truth from multiple tests/observations (lowercase t) Cannot be dogmatic (can be falsified or disproved) Religion: teachings/texts are truth and we deduce things from that truth (capital t) Positivism: there are general rules/laws that hold true. Any substance that changes/enhances any physical or psychological function in the body. Any substance that alters one"s ability to function emotionally, physically, intellectually, financially, or socially. Any and all substances that influence or alter the workings of the human mind. All of the above definitions are too inclusive or exclusive. **********any substance that society labels as a drug. Set: what mood you"re in, what you"re trying to achieve. Reasons for use (#1 reason: they were bored) How many people are using it: total number versus rates. Measured by social factors/culture/setting of use/set you wish to achieve. Range from we don"t care to you"re a criminal.
