To Fathom the Gist: Volume 1 - Approaches to the Writings of G. I. Gurdjieff

This book is intended for those who have not yet read Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson by G. I Gurdjieff "for the third time" to their own satisfaction. It describes a multitude of approaches and techniques that will assist serious readers of The Tales in their efforts to "fathom the gist." It is generally regarded as the seminal work in this area.

This second edition is a rewrite of the original, partly necessitated by advances in the area of cosmology, astronomy and astrophysics. Some of what Gurdjieff taught in this area can now be better explained and understood in the light of electronic universe cosmology and theory. This can be found in the much extended chapter on Objective Science.

Edits have been made to other chapters, in the light of feedback from readers.