Figure 2.
A triangular hierarchy illustrates levels from metaphysics to actions and the influence across all levels.The triangle arranges metaphysics or cosmology at the base, followed by paradigm or worldview, beliefs or values, norms or assumptions, ideas or theories, and actions at the apex. A double-headed arrow marked influences extends along one side of the triangle, indicating influence across all levels.

Levels of knowing in transformative learning (TL)

Source(s): Authors’ own work, adapted from Sterling (2011, p. 21)

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