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George Gurdjieff

1877-1949

George Gurdjieff was a Russian philosopher and writer born around 1866.

Biography

George Gurdjieff was a Russian philosopher and writer born around 1866.

He is known for his personal development system called the Fourth Way, which incorporated elements of mysticism, psychology, and Eastern philosophy.

Gurdjieff extensively traveled through Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, where he allegedly studied with spiritual teachers and acquired esoteric knowledge.

In 1912, he established his institute in France, where he taught his ideas on the development of human potential.

His writings, including 'Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson' and 'Meetings with Remarkable Men,' have influenced Western spirituality and philosophical thought.

Gurdjieff passed away in 1949, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of philosophy and spirituality..