An Enquiry into the Roles of Effort and Grace, and their Cosmological Implications, amongst Contemporary Gurdjieffians

TITLE PAGE
DECLARATION FORM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF TABLES
ABSTRACT
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CHAPTER 1 The Research Project
	1.1 Introduction
		1.1.1 Aim
		1.1.2 Definitions
			1.1.2.1 Gurdjieffian
			1.1.2.2 The Work
			1.1.2.3 The Three Key Themes
				1.1.2.3.1 Effort
				1.1.2.3.2 Grace
				1.1.2.3.3 Quiet Work
			1.1.2.4 Aspects of the Work
	1.2 Literature Review
		1.2.1 Introduction
		1.2.2 Effort, Grace, Quiet Work
			1.2.2.1 In Religious and Philosophical Studies
			1.2.2.2 In the Work
		1.2.3 Cosmological Implications
			1.2.3.1 Significance of Work Cosmology
			1.2.3.2 Participating in the Life of Cosmos
	1.3 Methodology
		1.3.1 Design
		1.3.2 Participants
		1.3.3 Ethical Considerations
		1.3.4 Reflexive Considerations
CHAPTER 2 Findings and Discussion
	2.1 Introduction
	2.2 Effort, Grace, Quiet Work
		2.2.1 Quiet Work?
		2.2.2 Evolution of Insider Scholars’ Arguments
			2.2.2.1 Moore: Theological Dichotomy?
			2.2.2.2 Wellbeloved: Two Forms of Effort
			2.2.2.3 Azize: Preparation and the Descending Force
	2.3 Cosmological Implications
		2.3.1 Significance of Work Cosmology
			2.3.1.1 Accidents of his Teaching?
			2.3.1.2 Theory vs Practice
			2.3.1.3 Recovery of the Measure
		2.3.2 Participating in the Life of Cosmos
			2.3.2.1 Alone, and with Others
			2.3.2.2 Heart without Measure
			2.3.2.3 The Truth Arrives
			2.3.2.4 The Rain of Love
CHAPTER 3 Conclusions
BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDICES
	Appendix 1 Gurdjieff’s Pupils
	Appendix 2 Neologisms and Work Terms
		2.1 Aiëssirittoorassnian-contemplation
		2.2 Being-Obligolnian-Strivings
		2.3 Being-Partkdolg-duty
		2.4 Centres
		2.5 Hydrogens
		2.6 Laws
		2.7 Reciprocal Maintenance
		2.8 Higher-Being-Bodies
		2.9 Three-Being-Foods
	Appendix 3 Gurdjieff on Conscience
	Appendix 4 Cosmological and Psychological Theories
	Appendix 5 Table 1 v.2 [for Gurdjieffians]
	Appendix 6 Invitation Letter
	Appendix 7 Interview Release Form
	Appendix 8 Interview Questions
	Appendix 9 Participants’ Backgrounds
	Appendix 10 A Preparation by George Adie