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AQAL (pronounced aqual) is the core of Wilber''s work.AQAL stands for All Quadrants All Levels, but equally connotes All Lines, All States and All Types. Wilber''s thesis is that, in order to give an inclusive, balanced and fair account - that is, an integral account - of anything, the account must be AQAL.

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Thus we must understand what Wilber means by Quadrants, Levels, Lines, States and Types. If you want a good introduction to this subject, please read Wilbers essay on: http://wilber.shambhala.com/html/books/psych_model/psych_model1.cfm/ Waves, Streams, States, and Self--A Summary of My Psychological Model (Or, Outline of An Integral Psychology).

The best 4 quadrant explanation can be found here: http://formlessmountain.com/quads.htm

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