Van: "Integral World" Aan: Onderwerp: More guru-talk Datum: zaterdag 2 november 2013 17:14 INTEGRAL WORLD MAILING LIST =========================== http://www.integralworld.net Newsletter Nr. 471 Amsterdam, November 2nd, 2013 IS KEN WILBER A GURU? - Jos Groot Ken Wilber created a hierarchic, “Integral” theory of consciousness. He founded the Integral Institute which is centred around this theory, aiming at self-growth and awareness of its adherents. This article focuses on whether Wilber can be called a guru. I do this by applying two guru definitions, a list of guru characteristics and a comparison to three modern examples. I conclude that Wilber is mildly guru-like, a "commercial guru". For me this is enough to doubt the validity of his theory. Read more: http://www.integralworld.net/groot1.html REPLY TO BENJAMIN'S "WHAT MAKES A GURU A GURU?" - MARTIN ERDMANN http://www.integralworld.net/erdmann5.html MY RESPONSE TO ERDMANN - Compassionate Philosophy is Needed - ELLIOT BENJAMIN http://www.integralworld.net/benjamin58.html REPLY TO BENJAMIN - Clarity and Compassion Can Go Together - MARTIN ERDMANN http://www.integralworld.net/erdmann6.html To SUBSCRIBE to this Integral World Newsletter or change your email address, click here: http://www.integralworld.net/pommo/user/subscribe.php To UNSUBSCRIBE, update your account by logging in. For explanation, see: http://www.integralworld.net/nl_faq.html