Steve McIntosh will speak about and sign Truth Emerging: A Developmental Philosophy of Purpose and Progress, on Tuesday, November 17th at 6:30pm, at the Boulder Bookstore. Purchase tickets here: mcintoshbbs.eventbrite.com

My second book talk on Truth Emerging is up: the deeper philosophical dimensions of the book, including what I call “the physics of value,” which sheds new light on the evolution of consciousness and culture. The talk includes audience Q&A at the end. youtu.be/yqWBDLYVKDE

Steve McIntosh Presents the Deeper Dimensions of his Book, TRUTH EMERGING (Talk 2 of 2)

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My new book, Truth Emerging: A Developmental Philosophy of Purpose and Progress, is out now. The book shows how recent developments in science and philosophy are beginning to disclose the deeper meanings behind the evolution of nature and history. www.amazon.com/dp/162698699... (paid link)

My talk introducing Truth Emerging is up: the case that we live in a universe of purpose and progress, with audience Q&A at the end. First of two—the second, on value realism, is October 14. The book is available September 30. youtu.be/c4zUSRJc73s

Philosopher Steve McIntosh Introduces His New Book: TRUTH EMERGING

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Next Wednesday (Sept 9), I'm introducing my new book, Truth Emerging: A Developmental Philosophy of Purpose and Progress, at my monthly Zoom group—a free intro talk, 5–6:30pm MT. Join: www.developmentalphilosophy.org/join-steve-m...

New video from my monthly Zoom group (Aug 12): Ed Kelly of UVA's Division of Perceptual Studies on "Empirical Support for Evolutionary Panentheism"—fifty years of research into phenomena that physicalism says cannot happen. youtu.be/yxMoK3O9JYg

Ed Kelly: Empirical Support for Evolutionary Panentheism

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Tomorrow, Wed Aug 12, 5pm MT: Edward F. Kelly (UVA) joins my monthly Zoom group on "Empirical Support for Evolutionary Panentheism." Join my Zoom group for details: www.developmentalphilosophy.org/join-steve-m...

For my July 8th Zoom group, I'm skipping the lecture and starting with a question instead: of everything in the developmental perspective, what's the one aspect you find genuinely useful? Join my Zoom group here: www.developmentalphilosophy.org/join-steve-m...

The antithesis makes way for the synthesis. I've written on why progressive shame and traditional pride aren't irreconcilable—and what an inclusive patriotism might look like on America's 250th. Read my new article: stevemcintoshphilosophy.substack.com/p/how-to-ren...

How to Renew Patriotic Pride by Integrating Progressive Shame

ON THE OCCASION OF AMERICA'S 250th ANNIVERSARY

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We’re co-convening a spiritual philosophy conference featuring some of the brightest minds of our time! The Future of Meaning Conference | Savannah, GA | May 19–22, 2027 futureofmeaning.org

My forthcoming book, Truth Emerging: A Developmental Philosophy of Purpose and Progress, is now available for preorder: a.co/d/03vD9kpm

Next Wednesday, I’ll explore evolution’s structure of integrated levels and offer an appreciative critique of Ken Wilber’s 4-Quadrant model. Join our discussion on April 8: www.developmentalphilosophy.org/join-steve-m...

I had the pleasure of speaking with John Mackey about conscious capitalism and spiritual leadership. We explored how business, at its best, can become a vehicle for moral and cultural development — not just profit. Conversation here: youtu.be/WlcOrZIdm2o

John Mackey & Steve McIntosh — Conscious Capitalism, Spiritual Practice, and the Future of Business

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Join us on Wednesday, Feb 11. I’ll be in conversation with John Mackey on how a developmental framework informs business & spiritual practice. We’ll also explore the role of nature in cultivating depth and perspective. Wed, Feb 11 • 5–6:30 pm MT: www.developmentalphilosophy.org/join-steve-m...

Watch Rand Stagen present From Higher Ground to the Big Tent, followed by discussion and Q & A: youtu.be/8PSpHCqtPKY

Rand Stagen: From Higher Ground to the Big Tent

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We changed our name from Institute for Cultural Evolution to the Institute for Developmental Philosophy.

This Year in Cultural Evolution with Jeff Salzman Join integral thinker Jeff Salzman to consider the evolving landscape of politics and culture through the lens of Developmental Philosophy. Click here to join my monthly Zoom group: developmentalist.org/join-steve-m...

Dear Friends of Developmental Philosophy, Last week we hosted philosopher and meditation teacher Jeff Carreira for an exploration of real paradigm shifts—what makes them radical, how they occur, and why cultivating “a little not-knowing” opens the door to genuine growth. youtu.be/YOzqMX3asn4?...

Paradigm Shifting as Spiritual Practice with Jeff Carreira

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We’re pleased to share an opportunity from our colleagues at the Center for Process Studies. Back for its second run, Andrew M. Davis, Ph.D., is offering Whitehead’s Universe—a live, five‑week introduction to Alfred North Whitehead’s process philosophy. Learn more: whiteheadsuniverse.com

New Article: Fostering Evolution in Islamic Societies: A Strategy to Defeat Radical Islamism Read the full article on Substack: stevemcintoshphilosophy.substack.com/p/fostering-...

Fostering Evolution in Islamic Societies

A Strategy to Defeat Radical Islamism

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Please join us for a presentation and discussion by Jeff Carreira: Paradigm Shifting as Spiritual Practice. When: Wednesday, November 12, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Mountain Time Join Steve McIntosh’s Monthly Zoom group for details: developmentalist.org/join-steve-m...

Here’s a clip from my lecture, A Critique of Developmental Psychology: I defend stages of cultural development. youtu.be/NTolk6E-FyM

Why We Need to Recognize Stages of Cultural Development by Philosopher Steve McIntosh

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This is the first in a series of constructive critiques of integral philosophy that examines the blind spots of developmental psychology. Watch my full presentation and Q&A here: t.co/Jc11vN0T4g

Check out my academic article, Cultivating Noosphere Evolution in the Spirit of Teilhard and Whitehead. The article, originally published in the anthology: Whitehead and Teilhard: From Organism to Omega, is now available to read on The Developmentalist website. developmentalist.org/article/cult...

When creativity becomes our shared sacred, consumption yields to stewardship.

I recently hosted award-winning entrepreneur and longtime Institute for Cultural Evolution board member John Street for a wide-ranging conversation on servant leadership, music, and the future of Denver. Watch here: youtu.be/13SRn6nLnPE

Exploring Developmental Leadership - Pax8's John Street and Steve McIntosh

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Join me on August 13 for a conversation with John Street, ICE Board member, serial entrepreneur, and one of my closest friends and long-time supporters. John and I will discuss his business journey, his leadership of the Colorado Symphony, and his innovative management philosophy.

The teleology of the universe is directed toward beauty.

There is no development that lacks a structure.

Carter Phipps recently spoke with my monthly Zoom group. His presentation is now available to view on our Developmental Philosophy YouTube channel. We invite you to join the discussion in the video’s comment section. Watch here: youtu.be/N-2qaEFv0h4

The Evolutionary Significance of Seed Cultures with Carter Phipps

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