Science and the Akashic Field: An Integral Theory of Everything

July 13, 2025

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Science and the Akashic Field is a bold and thought-provoking book that encourages readers to take a fresh look at how we understand reality.

Book Review: Science and the Akashic Field: An Integral Theory of Everything

By Marguerite Dar Boggia

Ervin Laszlo brings together ideas from science, philosophy, and spirituality to suggest that the universe is not just a random, mechanical system, but a deeply connected and intelligent whole. While his theory doesn’t have solid proof by scientific standards and remains mostly speculative, it succeeds in opening up important conversations across different fields.

For anyone curious about how science and consciousness might come together, Laszlo’s ideas are intriguing—even if not everyone will agree with them. Compared to other books of the same genre that explore similar themes, his work stands out for its daring vision. It’s not so much a final answer to everything, but rather an invitation to explore new and more holistic ways of thinking.

Ervin Laszlo, who started his career as a concert pianist before turning to philosophy and science, brings together ideas from modern physics, systems theory, and spirituality to propose a new way of understanding the universe. At the heart of his book is the idea of the “Akashic Field” (or A-field), a kind of universal information field that holds the blueprint for everything that exists, matter, energy, and even consciousness.

Laszlo draws from a wide range of disciplines, including quantum physics, cosmology, biology, and consciousness studies, to argue that the universe isn’t just a random, mechanical place. Instead, he sees it as a deeply connected, intelligent system where everything is influenced by hidden flows of information stored in the fabric of space itself. This idea builds on ancient spiritual concepts (like the Vedic notion of “Akasha”) and reimagines them using modern science, especially ideas from quantum physics and zero-point energy fields.

Laszlo believes that the Akashic Field could explain some puzzling phenomena that traditional science struggles with, things like telepathy, meaningful coincidences (synchronicity), sudden leaps in evolution, and the fine-tuning of the universe’s physical laws. His theory tries to bridge the divide between scientific understanding and spiritual doctrine by offering a unified framework that includes both.

One of the high points of this book is how it combines different areas of knowledge. He moves across physics, biology, philosophy, and even mysticism, trying to weave them into a bigger picture. And while the ideas can be complex, his writing is clear enough that curious readers without a scientific background can still follow along.
Laszlo’s background in systems theory really shows through. He sees the universe not as a machine running on autopilot, but as a living system that grows, changes, and evolves in a purposeful way.

In doing so, he aligns himself with other big thinkers like Ilya Prigogine, Fritjof Capra, and David Bohm, scientists who also questioned the old, rigid view of the universe and pushed for a more holistic, interconnected approach to science.

Rochester, VT: Inner Traditions, 2004