Michael Pittman, Classical Spirituality in Contemporary America: The Confluence and Contribution of G. I. Gurdjieff and Sufism (original) (raw)

Michael Pittman explores the intersection of G.I. Gurdjieff's teachings and Sufism within the American spiritual context. The text discusses Gurdjieff's discourse on the soul as presented in "Beelzebub's Tales" and examines the interpretations of his pupil J.G. Bennett in relation to Sufism, detailing Bennett's interactions with Sufi practitioners. The research outlines the development of Gurdjieffian schools in America and critiques the ongoing discourse surrounding their relationship with Sufism, making significant contributions to the academic study of the Gurdjieff tradition.