Cultivating Integral Development

This book explores the challenges facing development studies and practice, such as poverty, creativity, political economy, moral economy, leadership, sustainable development, and evolutionary flourishing, and opens the discourse and practice of development to cross-cultural dialogues. It is a pioneering work that will interest scholars, researchers, and actors of development studies, political science, and philosophy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 282 pages
Publication date: 18 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book is a groundbreaking exploration of visions and practices for the holistic development of the self, society, and the world. It builds upon the deconstruction of development discourse and practice, aiming to reconstruct and reconstitute it as integral development. It addresses deep-rooted dualisms in development studies and practices, such as the divide between the self and the other, the providers of development and its recipients, materialism, and spirituality. By cultivating pathways of integral development, the book seeks to transcend these divisions and foster a more holistic and inclusive approach to development.

The book delves into the myriad challenges facing development studies and practice, including poverty, creativity, political economy, moral economy, leadership, sustainable development, and evolutionary flourishing. It also opens up the discourse and practice of development to cross-cultural dialogues by engaging in discussions between Euro-centric approaches to development and other visionary and practices of development from Indic traditions, such as Purusartha, Swadhyaya, Sarvodaya, integral yoga, and Lokasasamgraha.

Cultivating Integral Development is a pioneering work that draws upon a diverse range of cultural and philosophical resources and traditions. It offers valuable insights and perspectives to scholars, researchers, and practitioners in development studies, political science, philosophy, and concerned human beings around the world. By promoting a holistic and inclusive approach to development, this book contributes to the ongoing quest for a more equitable and sustainable world.

Weight: 712g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367545185