Growth Quote by Ken Wilber
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““Put differently, oppressive actions and drives are inherent in the lower stages of development. […] A lower, pre-worldcentric stage of development will step all over worldcentric values if it can, not because it is trying to specifically oppress those values, but because it does not yet possess those values itself and has no understanding of their value, goodness, or desirability. The cure for this is to move development forward, not to criminalize earlier stages (which is like calling age 5 a disease and outlawing it).””
About This Quote
Source Book: Integral Psychology, 1995
Early developmental stages lack higher values, leading to unintentional oppression; progress, not punishment, is the remedy.
In simple terms: Immature mind can oppress unintentionally.
Key Takeaway
Promote development over condemnation.
Themes
development
ethics
psychology
Mood
inspirational
challenging
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- education reform
- organizational culture
- policy making
- personal growth
Key Concepts
integral theory
stage theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies nurture higher-stage values?
- What supports help individuals evolve ethically?
A Different Perspective
May underestimate systemic power dynamics.
