Integral Ecology: The What, Who, and How of Environmental Phenomena
World Futures
Short Title:
Integral Ecology
Format:
Journal Article
Publication Date:
2005/01/01/
Pages:
5 - 49
Sources ID:
79881
Collection:
Anthropocene and the Environmental Future
Visibility:
Public (group default)
Abstract:
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Providing an overview of Integral Ecology, this article defines and explains some of the key terms and concepts that underlie an approach to the environment that is inspired by and makes use of Ken Wilber's Integral Theory. First Integral Ecology is distinguished from other environmental approaches. Then Wilber's Integral Theory is introduced, which provides a foundation for a participatory approach to ecology. Next, the ontology, epistemology, and methodology of environmental phenomena is examined in light of Wilber's framework and illustrated with multidimensional examples of recycling. Finally, an Integral Ecology platform is presented.