integral theory

in·te·gral the·o·ry

noun

A conceptual framework aiming to unify a broad spectrum of Western theories and models and Eastern meditative traditions, developed by American writer and public speaker Ken Wilber in 1977.

Meanings

nounintegral theory (countable and uncountable, plural integral theories)

plural integral theories

  1. countableuncountableA conceptual framework aiming to unify a broad spectrum of Western theories and models and Eastern meditative traditions, developed by American writer and public speaker Ken Wilber in 1977.
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