Psychology of Man's Possible Evolution by P. D. Ouspensky (1973, Trade Paperback)

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Publication Year: 1973 Edition: 2 Topic: Life Sciences / Evolution, Movements / Humanistic, Essays, Sociology / Social Theory ISBN-10: 0394719433 Author: P. D. Ouspensky Dewey Edition: 19 Item Length: 7.2 in brand: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group LCCN: 73-006886 Number of Pages: 144 Pages Item Height: 0.3 in Book Title: Psychology of Man's Possible Evolution Synopsis: This edition of The Psychology of Man's Possible Evolution includes a lecture, not previously published, in which Ouspensky givers some details of the School of the Fourth Way, with which he was connected, and an account of some of its fundamental principles, methods, and rules. The psychology Ouspensky sets forth in this introductory lectures has existed in one form or another for thousands of years and, unlike modern psychology, studies man from the point of view of what he may become. Once a man realizes how little control he has over his reactions to external circumstances and internal stimuli, he may wish to find a way to becomoe free of this mechanical way of living. Ouspensky describes how a man must work simultaneously on his knowledge and his being to find inner unity and why although his development depends on his own efforts, this is very difficult to achieve without guidance from a School., This edition of The Psychology of Man's Possible Evolution includes a lecture, not previously published, in which Ouspensky givers some details of the "School of the Fourth Way," with which he was connected, and an account of some of its fundamental principles, methods, and rules. The psychology Ouspensky sets forth in this introductory lectures has existed in one form or another for thousands of years and, unlike modern psychology, studies man from the point of view of what he may become. Once a man realizes how little control he has over his reactions to external circumstances and internal stimuli, he may wish to find a way to becomoe free of this mechanical way of living. Ouspensky describes how a man must work simultaneously on his knowledge and his being to find inner unity and why although his development depends on his own efforts, this is very difficult to achieve without guidance from a "School." LC Classification Number: B4279.U73P8 1973c Format: Trade Paperback Item Width: 4.2 in ISBN-13: 9780394719436 TitleLeading: The Item Weight: 2.8 Oz gtin13: 9780394719436 Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group Language: English Dewey Decimal: 128 Illustrator: Yes Genre: Philosophy, Social Science, Science, Psychology Intended Audience: Trade

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Used - Good This item shows signs of wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact , but may have aesthetic issues such as small tears, bends, scratches, and scuffs. Spine may also show signs of wear. Pages may include some notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Satisfaction Guaranteed. The Psychology of Man's Possible Evolution [ Ouspensky, P. D. ] Used - Good ISBN-13 : 9780394719436 Book