Dancing with Sophia

<p><b>Explores the philosophical dimensions and implications of integral theory.</b></p><p><i>Dancing with Sophia</i> is the first book of essays to focus on the philosophical dimensions and implications of integral theory. A metatheory that organizes first order theories and disciplines into higher order modes of knowing and insight needed to address the complexity of today's world integral theory has already impacted a wide range of disciplines from psychology to business to religious studies to art. Included here are perspectives by scholars in the continental comparativist and process traditions who dive into integral theory's postmetaphysical claims in order to mine extend and critique its philosophical merits. On the verge of its own emergence integral philosophy promotes modes of creative critical thought oriented toward the multidimensional flourishing of planetary well-being and <i>Dancing with Sophia</i> will be of interest to scholars in philosophy; religious studies; transpersonal developmental and humanist psychology; and more.</p>