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:

• Esbjorn-Hargens, S. 2005. Integral Ecology: an ecology of perspectives. AQUAL Journal 1(1): 1-37. PDF
• Tissot, B. N. 2003. Integral Ecology: a new tool for fishery management. Presentation at the Western Society of Naturalists, Nov. 2003, Long Beach, CA PDF
• Tissot, B. N. 2005. Integral marine ecology: community-based fishery management in Hawaii. World Futures 61: 79-95. PDF

Other resources:

• Michael Zimmerman's web site

Integral Ecology summer course in Newport, OR:

•  Integral Ecology,  June 26-July 3, 2006
• Tentative syllabus for the course

Integral Ecology One-day Workshop (June, 2006)

Lecture notes (with links to reference material):

• Lecture 1 -Environmental Crisis
  • Karen Warren's website
  • Ecofem.org
  • Foundation for Deep Ecology
  • Institute for Deep Ecology
  • Overview
  • Institute for Social Ecology
  • Our Synthetic Environment by Murray Bookchin
     
• Lecture 2 - Introduction to IE
  • Ken Wilber
  • Ken Wilber's writings
     
• Lecture 3 - Introduction to Enneagrams
  • Enneagram Institute
  • Take the test!
     
• Lecture 4 - Science, Law & Policy
  • Jefferson vs. Hamilton
  • Environmental assessment course website
     
• Lecture 5 - Science, Society & Culture
  • Joseph Campbell
  • Human archetypes
  • Initiation Experiences
    • Mankind Project
    • Women Within
       
• Lecture 6 - Hawaii IE Example
  • WHAP web site
     
• Lecture 7 - Conclusions & Integral Practice
  • Integral Institute
  • Lost Borders NatureFast

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