Explorations in Active Mentation: Re-Membering Gurdjieff's Teaching, A Grandchild's Odyssey

by Keith A. Buzzell

Explorations in Active Mentation investigates G.I. Gurdjieff’s teaching, drawing from a lifetime study of Beelzebub’s Tales to His Grandson. Explorations in Active Mentation is “a major illustrated attempt to bring out the meaning and significance of Gurdjieff's philosophical ideas,” says The Inner Bookshop, in Oxford, England. Thirteen essays and 135 color illustrations are framed by “The Author’s Journey” and “Recommended Reading—Reference.” Explorations in Active Mentation is unique in its profuse incorporation of symbol and color illustrations to aid the reader in understanding Gurdjieff’s teaching.

328 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Tay]

Thirteen essays and 135 color illustrations are framed by “The Author’s Journey” and “Recommended Reading—Reference.” Explorations in Active Mentation is unique in its profuse incorporation of symbol and color illustrations to aid the reader in understanding Gurdjieff’s teaching. Keith Buzzell has spent fifty years studying Beelzebub’s Tales, and applying his own medical training and interest in neuroscience to Gurdjieff’s teaching on consciousness, the cosmic laws, and our own practical Work.