Philosophy and Art in Gurdjieff's Beelzebub - A Modern Sufi Odyssey (Paperback)


This book demonstrates that the most forceful contribution to George Gurdjieff's world-view is Sufism, understood as the tradition of seeking truth wherever it can be found, especially at the meeting place of the world religions. Gurdjieff's masterpiece, Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson, is philosophically analyzed in its use of literary devices to jolt the reader into radical transformation.

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This book demonstrates that the most forceful contribution to George Gurdjieff's world-view is Sufism, understood as the tradition of seeking truth wherever it can be found, especially at the meeting place of the world religions. Gurdjieff's masterpiece, Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson, is philosophically analyzed in its use of literary devices to jolt the reader into radical transformation.

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Imprint

Editions Rodopi B.V.

Country of origin

Netherlands

Series

Value Inquiry Book Series, 121

Release date

2002

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First published

2002

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Dimensions

235 x 155 x 15mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback

Pages

156

ISBN-13

978-90-420-1489-3

Barcode

9789042014893

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LSN

90-420-1489-X



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