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Integral Theory, Awakening, and Society || Ken Wilber

The Psychology Podcast

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The Limitations of Stage Theories of Development

I wanted to have a discussion with you about if you see any limitations to stage theories of development. I would argue that's a misunderstanding of Maslow's work. He really emphasized the being realm versus the deficiency realm. So for instance, if I'm thinking of like an operating unit like a sailboat and various different needs that must be met, they all have to work together as a unifying piece. It doesn't make sense to talk about levels in that kind of situation. it's more about harmony among parts.

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