Good and Evil in Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson, Part I: Overview

 Part I of a seven-part series

In reviewing Gurdjieff’s comments on good and evil, a significant part of his opinion on this matter is exposed in chapter 44 of Beelzebub’s Tales to his Grandson.

The chapter is another inner allegory couched in Gurdjieff’s standard vehicle: a metaphysical treasure hunt. The uncovering of lost, ancient knowledge results in …