Biography ken wilbers

Ken Wilber is a leading-edge thinker, philosopher, and author whose works have been embraced both in New Age circles as well as within the realm of serious academia.

Not without his critics, Wilber has nevertheless become a powerful influence on modern thought across a wide array of fields.

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He has made significant contributions to a branch of psychology called transpersonal psychology and he is a best-selling author as well.

Childhood and College Years

Ken Wilber was born in Oklahoma City in 1949.

He was an only child. An intelligent student, his nickname in high school was “The Brain.” In 1967, he was accepted at Duke University in its pre-med program. His interests took a fast turn, however, when he discovered Eastern philosophies and mysticism.

This prompted him to transfer his studies to the University of Nebraska where he earned an