From: Integral World [f.visser3@chello.nl] Sent: vrijdag 8 december 2006 17:45 To: f.visser3@chello.nl Subject: [personal] Integral Theory INTEGRAL WORLD MAILING LIST =========================== http://www.integralworld.net Newsletter Nr. 174 Amsterdam, December 8, 2006 WILBER WATCH BLOG: http://wilberwatch.blogspot.com/ "INTEGRAL INFLATION" INTEGRAL THEORY - Alan Kazlev Alan Kazlev continues his Integral Esotericism series, to get a grip on the complexities of integral theory: "The theoretic aspect of the Integral path, Integrative Philosophy or Integral Theory, represents the mental or intellectual side of the Integral metaparadigm, including of the Esoteric Integral Paradigm presented here. Inspiration for Integral Theory may range from mere intellectualising of the gross physical mind, to some opening to inner realities but still totally exoteric (e.g. Wilberian theory), to fully esoteric and higher intuitive (such as Aurobindonian philosophy and this current work of Integral Esotericism which draws on the latter). Obviously though all these categories still shade into each other. Ideally, any Integral Theory should incorporate all previous fields and areas of knowledge and practice. As such, it would constitute a mental "map" or big picture that allows the integration of human knowledge, and incorporates the understanding of various ancient and modern cultures including the insights of secular modernity. It can also be considered Integrative because it integrates all other interpretations and fields of understanding A good example of this intellectual-philosophical perspective - albeit limited to the exoteric sphere - is the Wilberian and much of the post-Wilberian Integral movement." Read more: http://www.integralworld.net/kazlev8.html FROM THE INTEGRAL WORLD ARCHIVES: ================================ SPECTRAL REFLECTIONS: A COMMENTARY ON DISCERNING HOLONS - Brian Eddy "The concept of holons underlies Wilber's spectrum of theories and applications that attempt to depict the nature of the Kosmos in all four quadrants, and on all levels of matter, body, mind, and spirit. As Wilber points out in many areas, higher level holons are 'more significant' and lower level holons are 'more fundamental'. Along with this premise, I believe this discussion of holons, although not 'most significant' within the spectrum of integral topics, it is 'most fundamental' to any integral approach. Hence, the need to clarify holonic theory, definitions and practical applications." Read more: http://www.integralworld.net/eddy.html If you know other people interested in this IW Newsletter, please forward this mail to them. Thanks. To SUBSCRIBE to this Integral World Newsletter or change your email address, click here: http://www.integralworld.net/pommo/user/subscribe.php To UPDATE your email address or UNSUBSCRIBE, click here: http://www.integralworld.net/pommo/user/login.php To go to the Newsletter Archive, click here: http://www.integralworld.net/newsletter.html ======================================== Frank Visser, Waterpoortweg 279, 1051 pv, Amsterdam Author of: Ken Wilber: Thought as Passion SUNY 2003 Read all about Ken Wilber : http://www.integralworld.net ========================================