A brief history of Spiral Dynamics

For nearly two decades, the theory of Spiral Dynamics has been used to dynamically model human evolution and information systems. In that time, however, many different versions and applications of the model have emerged. This article will diachronically trace the history of Spiral Dynamics, from the...

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Main Author: Albion Butters
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Donner Institute 2015-11-01
Series:Approaching Religion
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Online Access:https://journal.fi/ar/article/view/67574
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spelling doaj-520047739eb44d7eb0a28f006244c5132020-11-25T01:52:42ZengDonner InstituteApproaching Religion1799-31212015-11-015210.30664/ar.67574A brief history of Spiral DynamicsAlbion Butters0University of TurkuFor nearly two decades, the theory of Spiral Dynamics has been used to dynamically model human evolution and information systems. In that time, however, many different versions and applications of the model have emerged. This article will diachronically trace the history of Spiral Dynamics, from the foundational theory of Clare Graves to its initial introduction by Don Beck and Chris Cowan and subsequent adaptation by Ken Wilber. A brief exploration of the various camps and their competing interpretations of Spiral Dynamics will permit some critical analysis of the model itself. https://journal.fi/ar/article/view/67574Wilber, KenSpiritualityPsychology and religionPhilosophy and religionPhilosophy, AmericanSystems (Philosophy)
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A brief history of Spiral Dynamics
Approaching Religion
Wilber, Ken
Spirituality
Psychology and religion
Philosophy and religion
Philosophy, American
Systems (Philosophy)
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title A brief history of Spiral Dynamics
title_short A brief history of Spiral Dynamics
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description For nearly two decades, the theory of Spiral Dynamics has been used to dynamically model human evolution and information systems. In that time, however, many different versions and applications of the model have emerged. This article will diachronically trace the history of Spiral Dynamics, from the foundational theory of Clare Graves to its initial introduction by Don Beck and Chris Cowan and subsequent adaptation by Ken Wilber. A brief exploration of the various camps and their competing interpretations of Spiral Dynamics will permit some critical analysis of the model itself. 
topic Wilber, Ken
Spirituality
Psychology and religion
Philosophy and religion
Philosophy, American
Systems (Philosophy)
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