Why Philosophy is Easy
Read “Why Philosophy is Easy” (PDF, 97KB).
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G. I. Gurdjieff and His School
Gurdjieff International Review
G. I. Gurdjieff and His School
by Jacob Needleman
Although there is an increasing recognition of the importance of G. I. Gurdjieff in the spiritual landscape of the twentieth century, his name continues to evoke a variety of reactions throughout the world, ranging from awe and reverence to suspicion and hostility. It will no doubt be some time before a general cultural consensus appears, and in this brief account we shall attempt only to survey those aspects of his life and teaching that are of signal importance for anyone approaching this influential spiritual teacher for the first time.
Read more online at http://www.gurdjieff.org/needleman2.htm.
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Questions of the Heart: Inner Empiricism as a Way to a Science of Consciousness
Questions of the Heart: Inner Empiricism as a Way to a Science of ConsciousnessNoetic Sciences Review, Summer 1993
Read this article online at:
http://cogweb.ucla.edu/Abstracts/Needleman_93.html
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Interview by David Ian Miller for the SF Gate
FINDING MY RELIGION: Philosopher Jacob Needleman asks in his latest book, ‘Why Can’t We Be Good?’ (Pt 1). Read the interview by David Ian Miller, April 9, 2007, for the SF Gate.
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Baylor University’s Mayborn Museum on June 13, 2006
The Tribune-Herald interviewed Jacob Needleman after he spoke to about 80 people about the meaning of America and his book, The American Soul, at Baylor University’s Mayborn Museum on June 13, 2006. The entire 1 1/2 hour lecture is available online at www.BaylorTv.com.
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Jacob Needleman on NPR
Jacob Needleman delivered commentaries on the American presidency and religion. He talks about George Washington’s farewell speech, in which he outlined moral guidelines to ensure continued democracy in America. Listen to Jacob Needleman’s Commentary from the NPR site,or download the transcript (PDF, 87KB).
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Jacob Needleman Live at Stanford University’s Aurora Forum
January 26, 2004 Stanford University’s Aurora Forum….The American Soul: Founding Ideals and the American Dream
Jacob Needleman joined Reverend Scotty McLennan in conversation about the visions and values which gave birth to the American dream. Audio of this event is available online.
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Whole Life Times Interview Jacob Needleman
August 2004: The Real American Dream — Terrence McNally interviews Jacob Needleman in the Whole Life Times. Download the Interview (PDF, 1MB)
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Jacob Needleman participated in the Forum at Grace Cathedral
Jacob Needleman participated in the Forum at Grace Cathedral on several occasions.
Prerecorded audio webcasts of these discussions may available at GraceCathedral.org:
Tags: American Soul, Love, Time
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Interview with Paraview
Read “The Meaning of Money in the 21st Century,” An Interview with Jacob Needleman By Alexander M. Dake in Paraview.
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