The integrative movement (also called the integral paradigm, integral philosophy, the integral worldview, or the integral approach) is a movement that seeks a comprehensive understanding of humans and the universe by combining, among other things, scientific and spiritual insights. The movement originates with the California Institute of Integral Studies founded in 1968 by Haridas Chaudhuri, a disciple of Sri Aurobindo. A notable current proponent is Ken Wilber.

Integrative thought is claimed to provide a new understanding of how evolution affects the development of consciousness and culture. It includes areas such as business, education, medicine, spirituality, art, ecology, psychology and psychotherapy. The theme of the evolution of consciousness has also become a central theme in much of integral theory. According to the Integral Transformative Practice website, integral means “dealing with the body, mind, heart, and soul.”

Integrative thought is seen by proponents as going beyond rationalism and materialism. It attempts to introduce a more universal and holistic perspective or approach. Proponents view rationalism as subordinating, ignoring, and/or denying spirituality. Wilber begins by acknowledging and validating mystical experience, rather than denying its reality. As these experiences have occurred to humans in all cultures in all eras, integral theorists accept them as valuable and capable of offering insight into the human condition.