Gurdjieff as a Bricoleur: Understanding the "Work" as a Bricolage
Several descriptions have been given to the teachings of G. I. Gurdjieff (1866?-1949), including ‘esoteric Christianity’, a herald of the ‘New Age Movement’ and a standalone system called ‘The Work’ or the ‘Fourth Way’. Scholars qualify their assessments by noting Gurdjieff’s exposure to Theosophy,...
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International journal for the study of new religions
Year: 2015, Volume: 6, Issue: 2, Pages: 117-135 |
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Gurdjieff
B The Work B Altglas B Fourth Way B Levi-Strauss B De Certeau B Bricoleur B Bricolage |
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