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Maurice Nicoll: Forgotten Teacher Of The Fourth Way
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A Biography Of The Influential Teacher Of The Fourth Way Traces The Life Of Maurice Nicoll, Who Left A Successful Career As A Psychiatrist In 1922 To Study With G.I. Gurdjieff And P.D. Ouspensky Explores Newly Uncovered Diaries From Nicoll, Revealing His Mystical Sex Practices, His Shadow Self, And New Understandings Of His Unorthodox Teachings Examines The Influence Of Psychiatrist Carl Jung And Swedish Scientist And Philosopher Emanuel Swedenborg On Nicolls Workin 1922, Maurice Nicoll (18841953) Abandoned His Successful London Psychiatry Practice And His Direct Studies With Carl Jung To Move His Family Just Outside Of Paris To The Institute For The Harmonious Development Of Man, A Center Recently Opened By Philosopher, Mystic, And Spiritual Guru G.I. Gurdjieff, The Founder Of The Esoteric System That Became Known As The Fourth Way. Nicoll Went On To Become One Of The Most Passionate Teachers Of The Fourth Way, Committing The Final Three Decades Of His Life To Teaching The Work In His Own Unorthodox Style.In This Revealing Biography, Gary Lachman Draws On Recently Uncovered Diaries To Explore The Unusual, Syncretic Approach Nicoll Brought To His Teaching Of The Fourth Way. He Shows How Nicoll Is Unique In Having Jung, Gurdjieff, And Ouspensky As Teachers And To Have Known Each Of These Important Figures In Esoteric History Personally, Yetas Lachman Revealsnicoll Was Not A Blind Devotee By Any Stretch. The Author Shows How He Incorporated Elements Of Jungian Psychology And Emanuel Swedenborginspired Mysticism Into His Exploration And Teaching Of Both Gurdjieffs And Ouspenskys Ideas, As Well As Into His Bestknown Work, Psychological Commentaries On The Teaching Of Gurdjieff And Ouspensky.Lachman Reveals The Unorthodox Side Of Nicoll In Fuller Detail Than Ever Before Through Excerpts From Recently Shared Diaries, In Which Nicoll Included Detailed Accounts Of His Own Solitary Selfsex Erotic Experimentations To Reach Visionary States, Along With Recordings Of His Dreams And Other Personal And Mystical Reflections. The Social Details Of Nicolls Life Are Also Examined, Including Vivid Portraits Of The Occult Scene In The Earlytomid20Th Century And The Communal Living Situations In Which Nicoll Sometimes Resided.Drawing On His Familiarity With Hermetic Practices And His Own Experiences With The Work, Lachman Comprehensively Explores The Significance Of Nicoll And The Novelty Of His Thought, Offering A Profound, Needed, And Sympathetic But Critical Study Of This Man So Instrumental To The Development And Legacy Of The Fourth Way.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the biography 'Maurice Nicoll: Forgotten Teacher of the Fourth Way'? A: The biography focuses on the life and teachings of Maurice Nicoll, an influential teacher of the Fourth Way, exploring his unique approach to spirituality and psychology.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Maurice Nicoll: Forgotten Teacher of the Fourth Way' is Gary Lachman, who draws on newly uncovered diaries to provide insights into Nicoll's life and teachings.
- Q: What are some key themes explored in this biography? A: Key themes include Nicoll's transition from psychiatry to esoteric teaching, his mystical practices, the influence of Carl Jung and Emanuel Swedenborg, and his personal reflections on his teachings.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 464 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of Maurice Nicoll's life and teachings.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, ensuring durability and a high-quality reading experience.
- Q: When was 'Maurice Nicoll: Forgotten Teacher of the Fourth Way' published? A: The book was published on June 18, 2024.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to the Fourth Way philosophy? A: Yes, the biography is suitable for both newcomers and those familiar with the Fourth Way, as it provides historical context and personal insights into Nicoll's teachings.
- Q: Does the book include any personal anecdotes or reflections from Nicoll? A: Yes, the biography includes excerpts from Nicoll's recently shared diaries, offering personal anecdotes and reflections on his mystical experiences.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn about the early twentieth-century occult scene in this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the social dynamics and communal living situations of the early twentieth-century occult scene that influenced Nicoll's life and work.
- Q: How does Gary Lachman approach the subject of Maurice Nicoll in this biography? A: Gary Lachman takes a sympathetic yet critical approach, exploring the significance of Nicoll's contributions to the Fourth Way while also revealing the complexities of his character and teachings.