The seven types of men according to Gurdjieff

There are seven types of men, according to the master George Ivanovich Gurdjieff, the enigmatic 20th-century philosopher. He devised a detailed system for categorizing human beings according to seven different levels of awareness and consciousness. This classification represents a pillar of his philosophy, which focuses on the individual's progress towards a higher awareness it's a spiritual awakening.

Gurdjieff claimed that modern man is often found in a state of somnambulism, without true discernment of self and one's inner potential. However, he distinctly states that there are seven categories of men, each representing a different stage of evolution and awareness.

The first type is the mechanical man, a kind of automaton who acts impulsively, completely unaware of his purpose in life. He is a prisoner of his immediate desires and needs, with no understanding of the consequences of his actions.

The second type it is that of the emotional man, a person who is consumed by his emotions and instinctive reactions. Emotion imparts its dominance to his life, preventing him from seeing the world objectively and lucidly.

The third type it is that of the intellectual man, one who places excessive emphasis on reason and intellect. These individuals live almost exclusively in the world of ideas, distancing themselves from emotions and their bodies.

These first three classifications refer to ordinary man.

The fourth type it is that of the self-aware man, a person who has embarked on an inner journey and is beginning to understand his own limitations. These individuals seek to develop a deeper awareness of themselves and the world around them.

The fifth type is the objective man, an individual who is able to perceive reality without bias or prejudice. They are able to observe the world with a neutral eye, developing a sense of impartiality and objectivity.

The sixth type is the conscious man, an enlightened figure who has reached a high level of awareness. These people are able to perceive the world authentically and without external influences or self-deception.

Finally, the seventh type is the awakened man, the pinnacle of human existence. These people are constantly in a state of deep connection with their higher self and experience a sense of oneness with the universe. How many reach this level?

Gurdjieff's goal was to help people awaken from their sleeping state and evolve through greater awareness of self and the world. Through practicessuch as self-work, meditation and the search for inner knowing, higher levels of evolution and awareness can be achieved.

In conclusion, Gurdjieff's thought offers us a fascinating perspective on the process of human evolution and the possibility of awakening from our sleepy state. His practices and teachings are powerful tools for those who wish to reach a higher level of awareness of themselves and the world around them. At the same time, his theory of the seven types of men invites us to reflect on our own level of individual evolution and the possibilities for growth we face

This return of mine to Gurdjieff's thought, also expressed in other articles in this CCBlog, is not to proselytize a specific teaching. However, I do find, however, that on some important concepts, this master's thought is unsurpassedly precise and eloquent, almost surgical, much better suited to the understanding of a Western mind that wants to get in tune with a spiritual evolutionary thought. For, as I like to remember, Water always remains Itself, it only changes beautiful form that is more functional at the moment.

So, let us take inspiration from Gurdjieff and seek and investigate, we undertake work on ourselves to reach higher levels of inner knowledge and awareness, letting our evolution as individuals guide us towards a fuller and more meaningful existence.

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