This unique book offers clear definitions of Gurdjieff's teaching terms, placing him within the political, geographical and cultural context of his time.

Offers explanations of the central tenets of George Ivanovitch Gurdjieff's teaching, including a discussion of the impact of his work on twentieth century thought in the fields of literature and the arts.

'Sophia Wellbeloved's Gurdjieff: The Key Concepts is an essential guide for students of Gurdjieff. It will also be of serious interest to students and scholars of all the Western transformational traditions. This book breaks new ground and further serious analysis of Gurdjieff's contribution to the Western cultural trajectory cannot be far in the future.' - Lynn Quirolo, Stopinder: A Gurdjieff Journal For Our TIme'This book would be an essential addition to any library maintaining an intrest in esoteric traditions or contemporary alternative spirituality.' - Kevin Tingay, Journal of Theosophical History

Autorentext

Sophia Wellbeloved

Klappentext

This unique book offers clear definitions of Gurdjieff's teaching terms, placing him within the political, geographical and cultural context of his time.

Inhalt

Acknowledgements, List of abbreviations, List of concepts, List of illustrations, Foreword Paul Beekman Taylor, Introduction, KEY CONCEPTS, Appendix 1: Biographical notes on pupils, Appendix 2: Gurdjieff Foundations and Work-derived groups, Bibliography, Index