Changing the Paradigm: a Theory of Human Development Based on the Emergence of Nonduality
The following work critiques one of the oldest of human problems, that of duality. It proposes that duality is actually a paradigm of thinking. Then it shows that the source of duality is a mistaken perception about the human developmental process, one stemming from human individuation. This is shown by a comparative study of the origin of duality, East and West, and is followed by an analysis of the conception of "love" as an example of dualistic thinking. Next I demonstrate that there are two forms of nonduality --progressive nonduality and regressive nonduality (or monism) --and that they are not the same thing. I then propose that (progressive) nonduality is a paradigm shift. Nonduality is explored as a way of mind-body attunement, and, subsequently, is required for individual growth, societal success, and even moral commitment.
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