A deconstructed guru
Approaching Religion January 16, 2019 Hippo Taatila
This review examines Tobias Churton's biography of G.I. Gurdjieff, which argues that Gurdjieff was a spiritual magician whose teachings and persona were rooted in Western esotericism. Churton's work deconstructs previous portrayals of Gurdjieff, presenting him as a complex figure who synthesized various esoteric traditions. The review assesses Churton's evidence and interpretations, noting the book's contribution to understanding Gurdjieff within the context of Western esoteric currents.