Philosophical sociology of cannabis

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The book examines marijuana consumption through the lenses of several influential thinkers. It critiques the State's role in stigmatizing marijuana as a commodity, highlighting the tension between individual autonomy and state oppression, as discussed by Marx. Durkheim's perspective addresses the social implications and evolving moral consciousness surrounding marijuana use. Schopenhauer's insights on confinement and suffering provide a philosophical backdrop, while Nietzsche challenges the moral values that hinder legalization, encouraging a reevaluation of societal norms.