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The spiritual intellectual Ken Wilber takes on the hottest theory in modern physics, known as the "M Theory," or the "The Theory of Everything." As Wilber explains, it is "a model that would unite all the known laws of the universe into one all-embracing theory that would literally explain everything in existence." Of course this new "M Theory" opens up a can of wormy, slippery questions, which Wilber addresses: "What does 'everything' actually mean? Would this new theory in physics explain, say the meaning of human poetry? Or how economics work? Or the stages of psychosexual development?"
Being Ken Wilber, he couldn't resist answering these questions by folding the "Theory of Everything" into some of his own personal visions and theories. This overlay is presented in his signature straightforward, clearly written style. The upshot is that common readers can easily follow Wilber on a quantum journey and wind up with a lasting souvenir--a scientific and spiritual understanding of how the mind, body, soul, and universe all work together like a never-ending symphony. And that's just in the first four chapters. From there he shows readers the practical applications of this vision--explaining how it could lead to more integrative styles of business, education, medicine, ecology and even how we address world conflicts. Wilber admits that this "holistic quest is an ever-receding dream, a horizon that constantly retreats as we approach it." Nonetheless, he can still take readers on an incredible journey--one that's well worth the price of the ticket. --Gail Hudson --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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"Wilber's 'integral vision' offers readers the opportunity to make valuable connections among disparate disciplines and—just maybe—to prepare themselves for a brave new world."—Publishers Weekly
"A soaring tour de force and daring exposition by one of America's most inventive thinkers. Don't quit the search for an integral culture until you have given it a whirl—and take this book with you as a sturdy guide."—Professor Harvey Cox, Harvard Divinity School
"Ken Wilber is one of the most creative spiritual thinkers alive today, and A Theory of Everything is an accessible taste of his brilliance. Like a masterful conductor, he brings everyone in, finds room for science and spirit, and creates music for the soul."—Rabbi Michael Lerner, author of The Politics of Meaning
"A soaring tour de force and daring exposition by one of America's most inventive thinkers. Don't quit the search for an integral culture until you have given it a whirl—and take this book with you as a sturdy guide."—Professor Harvey Cox, Harvard Divinity School
"Ken Wilber is one of the most creative spiritual thinkers alive today, and A Theory of Everything is an accessible taste of his brilliance. Like a masterful conductor, he brings everyone in, finds room for science and spirit, and creates music for the soul."—Rabbi Michael Lerner, author of The Politics of Meaning
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Meditating under a Bodhi tree In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida.,
By Butch (From the American Heartland.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Theory of Everything: An Integral Vision for Business, Politics, Science and Spirituality (Paperback)
Though I have not sought refuge with Sidhartha I do like to sit and listen under the trees from time to time, especially if they are in a Garden of Eden like place. No doubt Ken, being the good Buddhist that he is, likes to sit under a tree from time to time himself. Over the years Ken has made an institution out of his own personal brand of Americanized Buddhism he calls Transpersonal Psychology. A bit of an irony but no big deal in and of itself. Ken tries to take an integrative approach to everything he writes about. For the most part his is the wholistic perspective of the Perrenial Philosophy. Additionally, in typical American style, he borrows what is useful and disregards what is not. He is trying his best to not only make sense of the world but to save it as well. His Theory of Everything may sound a bit presumptuous but I assure you his opinion is worth considering. He is not a saint. He is an academic. His voice is worth listening to without kneeling. Nor do I think he would want anyone to. He is a fine reporter of the things that concern him most. He is sincere and consistent. In TOE he does not so much offer a new theory of everything as publish a guideline for each of us, himself included, to keep in mind on our quest for wholeness. A kind of map and checklist for seekers on their way to Shambhala if you will. A guide.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well worth a read,
By A Customer
This review is from: A Theory of Everything: An Integral Vision for Business, Politics, Science and Spirituality (Paperback)
Although the essence of Wilber's theory is most comprehensively explained in "Sex, Ecology, and Spirituality", this book contains many of his newer theoretical developments as well as more practical applications using his theory. It is very interesting that he relates some of our current social/political/environmental problems to the recent culture of baby boomers. Regardless with whether you agree with it or not it, this book is very thought provoking and well worth a read. If you like books that try to explain everything using one theory, I also recommend "The Ever-Transcending Spirit" by Toru Sato. It is amazingly written so that it is full of wisdom, intellectually stimulating and easy to understand!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ken continues his excellence.,
By scott a simpson (phoenix, arizona United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Theory of Everything: An Integral Vision for Business, Politics, Science and Spirituality (Paperback)
Ken Wilber continues to write in lucid form an integral story of an integral world. In this book he summarizes and clearly discusses much of what he has been studying and living for much of his life. It is a real pleasure to read and learn from such a profound thinker.
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