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The The Anthroposophic Movement

The History and Conditions of the Anthroposophical Movement in Relation to the Anthroposophical Society. An Encouragement for Self-Examination

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Buch | Softcover
202 Seiten
2022
Rudolf Steiner Press (Verlag)
978-1-85584-603-6 (ISBN)
23,65 inkl. MwSt
These lectures offer rare perceptions of the life and philosophy of Rudolf Steiner and were given at a pivotal point in the development of the anthroposophic movement. Steiner’s expansive review of the movement is an important narrative account of the developing Western spiritual tradition and the history of the Mysteries.
This course of lectures was given at a pivotal point in the development of the anthroposophic movement. Just months before, an act of arson had caused the destruction of the first Goetheanum, and its darkened ruins appeared to reflect the fragmentations within the Anthroposophical Society. Divisions were appearing amongst members and friends, with individual energies increasingly routed to external initiatives and practical projects. It became apparent that a new impetus was needed.

In this turbulent context, Steiner delivers these lectures in a calm, lively and informal style. In the last decades of the nineteenth century, he says, a yearning for spiritual nourishment arose within Western culture, and organizations such as the Theosophical Society gained in popularity. Despite his direct involvement in these events, Steiner describes in dispassionate tones how the spiritual movements behind theosophy and anthroposophy were able to work together harmoniously, before an unavoidable separation took place.

Steiner’s expansive review of the anthroposophic movement is an important narrative account of the developing Western spiritual tradition and the history of the Mysteries. These lectures also offer rare perceptions of the life and philosophy of Rudolf Steiner. Those who identify with the movement he founded will discover revelatory insights to its background and possibilities for its future development within the broader evolution of humankind.

Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) called his spiritual philosophy “anthroposophy”, meaning “wisdom of the human being”. As a highly developed seer, he based his work on direct knowledge and perception of spiritual dimensions. He initiated a modern and universal “science of spirit”, accessible to anyone willing to exercise clear and unprejudiced thinking. From his spiritual investigations Steiner provided suggestions for the renewal of many activities, including education (both general and special), agriculture, medicine, economics, architecture, science, philosophy, religion and the arts. Today there are thousands of schools, clinics, farms and other organizations involved in practical work based on his principles. His many published works feature his research into the spiritual nature of the human being, the evolution of the world and humanity, and methods of personal development. Steiner wrote some 30 books and delivered over 6000 lectures across Europe. In 1924 he founded the General Anthroposophical Society, which today has branches throughout the world.

Erscheinungsdatum
Einführung C. von Arnim
Übersetzer C. von Arnim
Verlagsort East Sussex
Sprache englisch
Maße 155 x 235 mm
Themenwelt Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie
Weitere Fachgebiete Anthroposophie
ISBN-10 1-85584-603-9 / 1855846039
ISBN-13 978-1-85584-603-6 / 9781855846036
Zustand Neuware
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