Towards an Integrative Perspective: Bringing Ken Wilber’s Philosophy to Planning Theory and Practice

António Ferreira

Planning Theory & Practice, 2018, vol. 19, issue 4, 558-577

Abstract: Planning is a divided profession. Perspectives diverge on fundamental themes as to which theories, methodologies, and goals for the future should be embraced. Even though this plurality of views is a sign of intellectual resourcefulness within the field, it is disconcerting the extent to which planning finds it difficult to articulate itself to effectively address persistent problems such as environmental degradation and social inequality. This paper proposes that the Wilberian philosophy can offer a valuable contribution in this regard, and particularly when integrated with the legacy of Niraj Verma. Examples from transport planning are used to illustrate the argument.

Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1080/14649357.2018.1496270

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