Superman

by P.D. Ouspensky

""Superman"" by P.D. Ouspensky is a philosophical book that explores the concept of the Superman, a being beyond the limitations of ordinary humans. The author examines the idea of evolution and the possibility of humans evolving into a higher form of existence. He also delves into the concept of time and how it affects our perception of reality. The book draws on the teachings of Gurdjieff and other esoteric traditions to present a unique perspective on human potential and the nature of existence. It challenges readers to question their current understanding of themselves and the world around them, and to consider the possibility of transcending their current limitations to become something greater. Ultimately, ""Superman"" is a thought-provoking and inspiring work that encourages readers to explore their own potential and strive for a higher level of consciousness.THIS 40 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE New Model of the Universe, by P. D. Ouspensky. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766108228.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

42 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 2005

About the author

Pyotr Demianovich Ouspenskii (known in English as Peter D. Ouspensky, Пётр Демья́нович Успе́нский; was a Russian mathematician and esotericist known for his expositions of the early work of the Greek-Armenian teacher of esoteric doctrine George Gurdjieff, whom he met in Moscow in 1915. He was associated with the ideas and practices originating with Gurdjieff from then on. He shared the (Gurdjieff) "system" for 25 years in England and the United States, having separated from Gurdjieff in 1924 personally, for reasons he explains in the last chapter of his book In Search of the Miraculous.

All in all, Ouspensky studied the Gurdjieff system directly under Gurdjieff's own supervision for a period of ten years, from 1915 to 1924. His book In Search of the Miraculous is a recounting of what he learned from Gurdjieff during those years. While lecturing in London in 1924, he announced that he would continue independently the way he had begun in 1921. Some, including his close pupil Rodney Collin, say that he finally gave up the system in 1947, just before his death, but his own recorded words on the subject ("A Record of Meetings", published posthumously) do not clearly endorse this judgement, nor does Ouspensky's emphasis on "you must make a new beginning" after confessing "I've left the system".