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What is Integral Ecology?

Integral ecology is a contemporary field of ecology that emphasizes the existence of multiple valid perspectives, including both scientific and spiritual perspectives. The field grows out of the integral thought of Ken Wilber.
Integral Ecology is one application of integral theory which provides a four-quadrant view of reality. One of the unifying themes of integral theory is AQAL (all quadrants, all levels). As an ecologist, AQAL helps me to view ecological phenomena from a broader perspective that helps me understand the context of my work in a more holistic setting.
Resources:
For examples of Integral Ecology see:
Other resources:
Integral Ecology summer course in Newport, OR:
Integral Ecology One-day Workshop (June, 2006)
Lecture notes (with links to reference material):
- Lecture 1 -Environmental Crisis
- Overview
- Institute for Social Ecology
- Our Synthetic Environment by Murray Bookchin
- Lecture 2 - Introduction to IE
- Lecture 3 - Introduction to Enneagrams
- Lecture 4 - Science, Law & Policy
- Lecture 5 - Science, Society & Culture
- Joseph Campbell
- Human archetypes
- Initiation Experiences
- Lecture 6 - Hawaii IE Example
- Lecture 7 - Conclusions & Integral Practice
Last updated: July 6, 2006
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