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The Strange Life of P.D. Ouspensky

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Colin Wilson gives us a rare and indispensible glimpse into the mind of one of the twentieth century's great, but often overlooked, thinkers. While countless volumes have been written on Ouspensky's mentor, G.I. Gurdjieff, little has been known about the life and psychological back- ground of this "4th Way" philosopher. With exhaustive research and a passionate interest in his subject, Wilson explores Ouspensky's personal history and brilliantly traces and ponders his philosophical and psychological evolution. The reader also discovers the many struggles Ouspensky faced in attempting to live according to his lofty teachings, right up to his premature demise. The insights Wilson provides into Ouspenky's often volatile relationship with Gurdjieff sheds much light on both men. A must-read for anyone interested in the "4th Way" teachings or philosophy in general. Wilson makes a strong case, in a very readable fashion, that Ouspensky was a major thinker and a genius in his own right.

Colin Wilson gives us a rare and indispensible glimpse into the mind of one of the twentieth century's great, but often overlooked, thinkers. While countless volumes have been written on Ouspensky's mentor, G.I. Gurdjieff, little has been known about the life and psychological back- ground of this "4th Way" philosopher. With exhaustive research and a passionate interest in his subject, Wilson explores Ouspensky's personal history and brilliantly traces and ponders his philosophical and psychological evolution. The reader also discovers the many struggles Ouspensky faced in attempting to live according to his lofty teachings, right up to his premature demise. The insights Wilson provides into Ouspenky's often volatile relationship with Gurdjieff sheds much light on both men. A must-read for anyone interested in the "4th Way" teachings or philosophy in general. Wilson makes a strong case, in a very readable fashion, that Ouspensky was a major thinker and a genius in his own right.

Obviously, the author does not understand the work (even though he claims himself to be in it). Still a good biography when taken as looking through the lenses of the lower unable to understand the higher.