John Granger Philosophy Page. Western knowledge could almost be said to be based on the old principle of science.
Eastern philosophy is based on the individual's experience.
Even Jesus was obviously teaching Self-Realization, he said that the kingdom was at hand. Gurdjieff used the expression magnetic center to mean that part of ourselves which is drawn to really understand what is going on in the universe, that part of us which is drawn to discover and experience our deepest nature. To the extent that an individual's quest remains uncorrupted, he continually learns more about reality, and evolves as an individual. For me, being enamored of Science Fiction as a child was really part of this quest. I then thought that through science, ALL would eventually be possible.