Integral Psychology: Consciousness, Spirit, Psychology, Therapy
Integral Psychology: Consciousness, Spirit, Psychology, Therapy presents Ken Wilber’s integrative model linking spiritual consciousness with Western developmental psychology. The 320-page illustrated edition brings together developmental stages, states of consciousness and the self, with charts comparing psychological and spiritual traditions.
At a glance
- Combines Eastern and Western perspectives, drawing on ancient and modern sources.
- Organizes its model around developmental waves and streams, states of consciousness, and the self.
- Includes charts correlating more than a hundred psychological and spiritual schools.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The cross-disciplinary scope may help readers compare developmental and spiritual frameworks in one volume.
- Charts connect traditions including Vedanta and Kabbalah with modern developmental theorists.
Cons
- Its wide range of terms and theories can make the central methodological argument harder to follow, according to some customer feedback.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Shambhala |
|---|---|
| Publication date | May 16 2000 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 320 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1570625549 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1570625541 |
| Weight listed | 431 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.3 x 2 x 22.9 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in transpersonal psychology, human development and comparisons across spiritual traditions.
- Students or practitioners seeking a broad conceptual reference rather than a narrowly focused introduction.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a short, straightforward overview or a practical therapy workbook.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as detailed and informative, while opinions differ on its method. Some appreciate its effort to bring many perspectives together, whereas others find that the cross-referencing of theories and terminology can obscure the goal. That trade-off matters for readers looking for a broad comparative framework, but may frustrate those who want a more direct introduction.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the content as enlightening, detailed and informative.
Mixed feedback
- Feedback is divided on whether the broad methodological approach clarifies or obscures the book’s central aim.
Frequently asked questions
What does the book cover?
It presents an integrative model of spiritual consciousness and Western developmental psychology, including developmental waves and streams, states of consciousness, and the self.
Does the book include visual reference material?
The listing describes charts correlating more than a hundred psychological and spiritual schools.
Is this primarily a practical therapy guide?
The supplied description presents a broad psychological model and comparative framework, not a step-by-step therapy workbook.
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