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The World of Ken Wilber
A massive collection of essays, reviews, interviews, bibliographies, photos and sound samples devoted to critical examination of Ken Wilber's books. Frank Visser has assembled an excellent introduction, providing an overview of Wilber's constantly evolving models, practices and ideas. English and Dutch translations available.
Wilberlink
Links to Ken Wilber web-pages in Spanish and English.
Thought Is Magnetic: Evolution
Stylish and mysterious site featuring links to Ken Wilber and other relevant pages. Succinct: 'Ken Wilber is one of the most brilliant thinkers of our time.'
Dr Lauren on Ken Wilber
U.S. radio talk-show icon offers her very brief thoughts on Ken Wilber: bringing personal transformation to the masses.
Holography Sets Sail On A Voyage to A New World
Frank DeFreitas has written a brief essay explaining the holographic principles that are critical to understanding Ken Wilber's models. Very useful introduction which clarifies key issues.
Talk About: A Brief History of Everything
Ken Wilber message board shows vox populi sampling of the digerati. Stephanie: "You all seem so intent on being perceived to be in the same category as Ken Wilbur. You all want to appear to 'understand' what he has written. Your perspective is just and simply 'your perspective' and hardly useful for anyone but yourselves. Get out of your 'selves'. Go out and do some volunteer work or something useful."
Bruckenbauer: Ken Wilber
A 1998 interview by Jean-François Duval Bearbeitung and Michael West for the Swiss cultural journal Brückenbauer.
Ken Wilber Netwerk
References, links, and Ken Wilber abstracts assembled by Dr. Johann Kozissnik.
Aspects of a Wisdom Culture
Insights from Ken Wilber's book 'Up From Eden' (1983) for creating an ur-civilization founded upon transpersonal psychology values ('Logopolis'?).
Wieso
Brief essay and links exploring the holon/holarchy models of Arthur Koestler and Ken Wilber, focusing upon the latter's book 'Sex, Ecology, Spirituality' (1995). Can you say 'scholarly tour de force'?
The Art of Multi-Dimensional Living
Offers a critique of Ken Wilber's views on Carl Jung, Mircea Eliade and Joseph Campbell from Astrology and Bhakti Yoga viewpoints.
Perennialism or Primordialism or Ancient Wisdom
A critique of Ken Wilber's writings which does not seperate his material from most 'New Age' archaic regression to primordial paradise oriented material. Wilber's material also contains a process-oriented approach, thus existing beyond the categories that Alan Anderson has defined. Out of the Postmodernist strait-jacket and into . . . .
Building The Gulf Between Faith And Empiricism
'Boston Globe' reviewer Jerome Groopman reviews Ken Wilber's 'The Marriage of Sense and Soul' (1998) and finds his diagrams and charts less compelling than other recent books on the topic.
How Do I Get Him to Cuddle?
You know you have truly made it as an author when your book A Brief History of Everything (1995) is dispensed as relationship advice!
Has Science Found God In Non-Local Reality?
Quotes from various Ken Wilber works whilst exploring this critique of New Age values. Wilber comes out looking OK, but writers like Gary Zukav don't. A dissenting view.
The Stoner Media Review
A review of Ken Wilber's mammoth 'Sex, Ecology, Spirituality' (1995): 'This book altered my entire conception of what it is to grow, and what's available for us as we grow.' Typical understatement.
Impermanence
Huge site developed by Elias Oz, includes several online forums devoted to discussion of Ken Wilber's models and practices; essays and comparisons with other traditions; and an online bookstore where you can purchase his writings.The sections on the 'Way of Adidam' are most revealing, and support Wilber's recent arguments.
No Boundary Excerpts
A page by the International Society for the Systems Sciences (ISSS) excerpting Ken Wilber's thoughts on the process of self-alienation and general systems. Make sure you check out the ever-growing document library relating to General Systems Theories.
Holons.org: Wake Up! from the Sleep of Everyday Life
A site dedicated to the concept that underlies Ken Wilber's 'all quadrants' model, featuring introductory material related to Arthur Koestler and Jean Gebser. States David C. Korten: 'The concepts of holon and holarchy are fundamental to understanding the healthy function of complex living systems, which requires that each of their whole-parts maintain its own identity and boundaries even as it functions as part of the larger whole.'
The Spirit of Now: Peter Russell
Thoughts on transpersonal psychology, gaian studies, the global brain, evolution, and many topics related to Ken Wilber's work. Interesting thoughts from a powerful thinker.
Transpersonal Psychology: Ken Wilber
James M. Price examines the influence of Ken Wilber on his Causal Release System Training. Useful clinical ideas worth studying in greater depth.
Ken Wilber: Basic Concepts
Victor MacGill has assembled a very useful page dealing with basic concepts that are central to Ken Wilber's models. Great site for the new reader just becoming familiar with Wilber's writings!
Ken Wilber Discussion
An eye-opening debate between Ken Wilber and Allan Combs (Professor, Department of Psychology, University of North Carolina at Asheville) about various facets of the 'all quadrant, all level' model. Many insights into the current status of chaos theory and transpersonal psychology.
Ken Wilber's Nesting Ground of Being
A riveting review essay examining Ken Wilber's books 'A Brief History of Everything' (1996) and 'The Marriage of Sense and Soul' (1998) written by Michelle Mairesse. She concludes: "I believe that Wilber would be a more effective writer if he were less intent on neat sewing-machine logic and more intent on the smile of the Buddha."
Ken Wilber: A Spirituality That Transforms
A powerful essay from issue 12 of 'What Is Enlightenment?' magazine that powerfully examines many issues related to the ongoing process of self transformation.
Mandala Designs
The company that designed Ken Wilber's web-site, and who has worked with many of the major transpersonal psychology magazines. Classy, eye-opening desings.
Science Without Bounds: Online Book
A free online book containing a unique synthesis of science, spirituality and religion, including various quotes from Ken Wilber's writings. Check it out now!
Guide to the Transpersonal Internet
Excellent listing of Internet-based transpersonal psychology resources useful for understanding and researching the background of Ken Wilber's writings.
Hat die Evolution ein Ziel?
Excellent German language essay exploring the links between Schelling and Wilber. This site also contains a growing collection of English language essays worth reading on systems, holism, gaia and co-evolution.
The Dishonesty of Visual Culture
Ken Wilber's 'A Brief History of Everything' (1996) is mentioned as part of six key books to understand meta-belief and para-political systems. The treatise on visual manipulation of the symbolic species is savvy, direct, and hard-hitting. And it's on a Microsoft site!
Winds Off The Kurukshetra
Critical essays exploring the Integral Vision of Ken Wilber, Roberto Assagioli, the Theosophical Society and others. Raises questions about the California Institute of Integral Studies and hints at possible devolution.
The Radical Academy: Philosophical Realism on the Internet
Ken Wilber meets Philosophical Realism and current debates on media, political structures, science, and the status of the perennial philosophy. Pro-active lucidly argued thoughts that are often controversial and debate-provoking.
The Impermanence Ken Wilber Forum
Dubbed the 'backup' forum to the pre-existing Shambhala Publishers site, this is a useful place to 'environmentally scan' for ideas and debates regarding Ken Wilber's writings. KWF2 can also be searched via an easy to use database. Highly recommended!
Multidisciplinary Approaches to Psychedelic Scholarship (MAPS)
Thomas B. Roberts (Department of Educational Psychology, Northern Illinois University) offers some suggestions and possible applications of Ken Wilber's 'all quadrant, all level' integral psychology model in this very intriguing article. Many practical ideas for further research within current academic frame-works and paradigms.
Psychology and Buddhism: A Turning Point?
Adalberto Bonecchi examines the possibilities of fusing Buddhism and Occidental psychological schools, and the implications. Ken Wilber's transpersonal psychology ideas are referred to: this is a useful background essay for the practitioner.
Quantum Physics & Consciousness
Mark Bancroft has written a powerful introduction to quantum physics, the holographic mind and other related concepts, quoting from the Ken Wilber edited book 'The Holographic Paradigm' (1995). Excellent introductory reading!
Newton's Laws of Emotions: Bio-Semiotics
A very interesting attempt by the author to apply memetics, cognitive theory and other recent fields of research to Ken Wilber's 'Integral Psychology' models.
Spirituality & Technology: Exploring The Relationship
This essay by Michel Bauwens explores the spiritual forms unleashed by the Digital Age, quoting the writings of Ken Wilber, Kevin Kelly, Douglas Rushkoff and others.
Contemplative Practice
Explores various types of contemplative and meditative practice from the world's religious and spiritual forms. Very useful for understanding aspects of Ken Wilber's models.
Bridging Science & Spirituality
This site explores ideas central to Ken Wilber's book 'The Marriage of Sense and Soul' (1998), including invaluable background and contextual information.
Toward A Unification Theory Of Psychology
Burton Daniels suggests an 'Apex Paradox' to complement Ken Wilber's 'Spectrum Theory of Consciousness', and specific applications to psychology and therapeutic practice. Promises to be an invaluable site of practical resources.
The Marriage of Sense and Soul: A Review
A critical review essay of Ken Wilber's book 'The Marriage of Sense and Soul' (1998), compared with Edward O. Wilson's 'Consiliance' (1998) and other recent explorations. The reviewer raises important questions about Wilber's understanding of science, and suggests that he relies too much upon recent 'sociology of science' perspectives. Much food for debate.
For A Few Myths More
Aries explores the mythopoeic images of Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey' (1968) and remarks that the final 'Stargate' sequence foreshadows: "Ken Wilber in his book, "The Atman Project": we evolve by changing how we translate the incoming information of our senses. We go from looking through to looking at each developmental stage. For most of us, we construct the world by looking through a semantic framework or grid; when we transcend this stage, we will be able to look at our semantic structure."
Songlines Of The Noosphere
Anthony Judge applies insights from Ken Wilber's 'A Brief History Of Everything' (1996) to knowledge, the information superhighway, hyper-text, and global 'environmental scanning' systems.
International Centre for Co-operative Inquiry
This site contains several essays by John Herron that are *extremely critical* of Ken Wilber's 'Sex, Ecology, Spirituality' (1995) models and ideas. Many intelligent and provocatively argued points.
What Is Psycho-therapy?
Useful introductory web resource on psycho-therapy and common psychiatric questions, with mention of perspectives offered by Ken Wilber. Links to many great sites and clearly written FAQs.
A New Typology and Sociological Model of Religion
Taken from the 'Journal of Beliefs and Values', this article explores issues related to Maslow's 'Hierarchy of Needs' and Anthony's model distinguishing an authentic spiritual guide from a charlatan. Highlights important aspects of Ken Wilber's writings in response to cult hysteria and New Religious Movements.
Neuro-linguistic Programming
A very interesting paper applying Ken Wilber's 'Integral Psychology' insights to Neuro-lingusitic Programming (NLP). Maps out a series of 'logical levels' of the Self's evolving psyche-centric consciousness.
A Contest Between Transpersonal Ecologies
Michael E. Zimmerman (Tulane University) explores the hot debates between Ken Wilber and 'scientific naturalists' like Warwick Fox. Very in-depth exploration of ideas detailed in Ken Wilber's 'Sex, Ecology, Spirituality' (1995).
Meta-Self: A Unifying Image for Our Tim
Peter Vail Carleton proposes a model related to Ken Wilber's writings, yet original in many respects. We do need unifying cultural myths urgently, so copy and distribute this essay NOW!
Forum fur Spektrum Psychologie in Munchen
Founded in 1988 by Thomas Tepfer, this is an excellent Munich (Germany) based discussion forum for transpersonal psychologist Ken Wilber. This site is part of a great network of sites, other discussions include Family Psycho-therapy, Systemic Psycho-therapy, Somatic Psychotherapy, and Stanislav Grof's Holotropic Breathwork.
Ken Wilber Online
The OFFICIAL Ken Wilber site at Shambhala Publishers. Features chapters from forthcoming books, excerpts, interviews, and topical essays. Make sure you join the online discussion group and e-mail update list.
The PL Ken Wilber Site
Excellent introductory Ken Wilber site featuring book excerpts; quotes; reviews; and online essays (more oriented towards earlier writings). This site also has a clear navigation system.
Understanding Ken Wilber: An Interview by Debra Hiers
Great in-depth 1998 interview covering the 'all quadrants' model; the 'New Age'; transpersonal psychology; and emerging 21st century worldviews. Useful sampler of Ken Wilber's philosophy.
Enlightenment.com
A fun, accessible, and elegantly designed site dedicated to self-transformation featuring exercises, multimedia interviews, book reviews, and essays. Useful background and practice-oriented site for understanding Ken Wilber's thought!
David Deida
Sexual neurosis and obsession can flaw the transpersonal psychology practitioner's psyche. David Deida has collected together some powerful resources to address this problem, and to explore the tantric nature of relationships. Deida is a teacher recommended by Ken Wilber for his insights.
An Integral Theory of Consciousness
The incendiary 'Journal of Consciousness Studies' article that reveals Ken Wilber's 'all quadrant, all level' model that lays the groundwork for an 'all-and-everything' translative map. YOU MUST READ THIS!
The Integral Spirit Online Journal
Stunning journal and collection of documents dedicated to exploring new psychological, cultural and spiritual forms of self-transformation that have arisen in the wake of Ken Wilber's writings. A site well worth your surfing time!
NCC: Human Consciousness Research
Massive collection of sites and resources on conscious evolution, holism, gaia and related topics. Very useful for understanding Ken Wilber's 'all quadrant, all level' model, and for further research!
Whole Systems
Links, essays, reviews, and bibliographies on General Systems Theory, New Civilizations, and World Transformation. Crucial details to understanding the longterm perspective of Ken Wilber's writings.
Great Thinkers and Visionaries
Mind-blowing list of visionaries and key thinkers, including Ken Wilber. If you study all of this material, your life will never be the same again, and the universe will be a vaster, stranger and more beautiful place to live in.
The Center for Integral Science
Massive collection of links and essays on transpersonal and integral psychology assembled by Thomas J. McFarlane. Very diverse coverage.
Charles T. Tart: The Professor's Bookshelf
Charles T. Tart is one of the world's leading scholars and writers on conscious evolution and transpersonal psychology. His excellent site features many useful resources to understand Ken Wilber's writings, and the wider spiritual movement in general. Very highly recommended site!
Soul Tsunami: What Is New Millennium Culture?
We are tomorrow's food, notes Ken Wilber, and this hi-res multimedia intensive site explores the New Millenium Culture from a Christian perspective, with loads of links, essays, and clips.
The Dawn of Human Understanding
An online proposal for a mamoth documentary television series to explore aspects of memetics, evolution, consciousness, intelligence and many other topics. Ken Wilber's ideas and models can be found in many places throughout the text.
Synergy: Part of an Electric Book
Play the 'Styles Temperament Game' and discover what 'cognitive maps' you use unconsciously to perceive the Kosmos. Describes Ken Wilber's 'Spectrum of Consciousness' model and possible applications. An intriguing 'hands-on' site.
Integral Age
The Integral Age "embraces a multi-dimensional view of key structures of consciousness which unfold through entire epochs of human history" through researchers and practitioners including Ken Wilber, Georg Feuerstein, Jean Gebser, Ervin Laszlo, Rudolf Bahro, Nicholas Roerich and others. A stunning guide to the emerging Planetary Culture.
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