Ken Wilber: the creator of integral psychology

Kenneth Earl Wilber or Ken Wilber was born on January 31, 1949 in Oklahoma. Due to his training and contributions, he became one of the main pillars of the transpersonal and integral psychology. We are talking about a prolific writer who is interested in: philosophy, psychology, history, biology, religions, ecology and mysticism, among other areas. Knowledge of it encompasses an emerging paradigm.

Besides, He is perhaps one of the most influential thinkers. His approaches represent a new vision of the world and in his studies he tries to go beyond the surface of the hypotheses he uses. Wilber makes a philosophical approach to different disciplines. He is considered one of today’s leading researchers on consciousness, transpersonal psychology, and integrative psychology.

Integral psychology and Ken Wilber

Wilber has developed a comprehensive theory that encompasses the truths of different traditions and disciplines. Some of them are:

Psychological approaches. Scientific theories. Spiritual traditions. Sociocultural approaches. Philosophical theories.

It is a model of consciousness in which the development of a healthy individuality is sought, through growth, the enhancement of our abilities, learning and connection with the deepest things, with nature and with the other.

Besides, In this model it is proposed that a state of plenitude could be achieved from the development of consciousness. Furthermore, this development of consciousness would help us put suffering aside.

However, The integral model is not exclusive to psychology. Both outside and inside it, Wilber suggests that different theories must be embraced. That is, he suggests that there should be a reconciliation of the different theories and that they could be linked for the benefit of human development.

In his theory of the integral model, Wilber defends that a person’s experience and knowledge can be placed in a quadrant of 4 modules which it calls Aqual. The quadrants are: intentional, behavioral, cultural, and social.

Works by Ken Wilber

Wilber’s works have crossed many borders, being appreciated within the framework of different cultures. We show you some of them:

Integral psychology. In this book, Wilber presents a summary of the model and his conception of totality. Furthermore, he describes human growth and development from different levels at which different pathologies can arise.Consciousness without borders. The author takes a tour of the spectrum of human consciousness. Furthermore, he also tries to explain the anguish of human beings and the current fracture of identity.Brief history of all things. This is one of the author’s most recent thoughts. He addresses the themes of sex, soul and spirit, asking about the place we occupy. In addition, it shows the phases of evolution, and deals with current topics that he guides towards reflection.The three eyes of knowledge. Wilber analyzes the three spheres of knowledge: the empirical realm of the senses, the rational realm of the mind, and the contemplative realm of the spirit.Trump and post-truth. It is a book based on reflection that questions how we got to this moment. In addition, it proposes different solutions to close the current great social fracture.

Ken Wilber proposes a tool or model – broad and deep based on transcendence – for understanding the world. With his thoughts, he invites us to experience events, both physical and mental, from another point of view.

This author focuses on especially important issues. His theory allows us to address a new paradigm on the conception of the universe, rescuing and reconciling traditions and theories. In the words of Roger Walsh, Australian professor of psychiatry:

His theory, works, stories, videos and other materials can be consulted. For this, this author has his own page. A wonderful interactive space to explore.

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