¿Para qué Vivimos? (What Are We Living For?)

This document is the Spanish translation of J. G. Bennett's work, 'What Are We Living For?', published by Librería Hachette S. A. in Argentina. The text serves as a philosophical critique of contemporary human society, focusing on the disparity between humanity's technological and material advancements and its lack of internal, moral, or spiritual development. Bennett argues that humans are largely 'mechanical' beings, driven by ego, social conditioning, and external pressures rather than genuine self-awareness or independent will. He contends that current educational systems and religious institutions fail to address the core problem of human existence, which is the need for a fundamental change in the 'being' of the individual. The author draws heavily on the ideas of Gurdjieff and Ouspensky, suggesting that the path to a meaningful existence involves moving beyond the 'animal' state of humanity. This requires a conscious, intentional effort to achieve self-observation and to break free from the automatic, conditioned responses that dictate human behavior. Bennett explores the concepts of 'being', the 'three brains' (or centers) of the human organism, and the necessity of developing a true 'I' or 'self' that is capable of independent judgment and action. He warns that without this internal transformation, humanity remains vulnerable to the cycles of destruction, war, and social manipulation. The book concludes that the current state of human affairs is a result of this failure to address the internal life, and that the only way to ensure a better future is through the development of individuals who are truly free and responsible, capable of acting with objective understanding rather than being mere products of their environment.