Rudolf Steiner

Broschiertes Buch

Mystery of the Universe

The Human Being, Image of Creation (Cw 201)

Herausgeber: Barton, Matthew / Übersetzer: Adams, George; Adams, Mary

Beschreibung

What is the ultimate secret of the universe? In these eloquent lectures, Steiner describes the human being as the model of creation and the primary focus of the cosmos. He talks extensively of our intimate connection with the constellation of cosmic forces, the zodiac, and planets. The ancient mystery traditions called on the human being to "know thyself!" Rudolf Steiner explains that this maxim is not asking us to study subjectively our own personal character, but rather to come to a knowledge of our true, archetypal human nature, and the decisive position we occupy in the universe. Only a true knowledge of our human nature and the spiritual forces that surround us -- the microcosm within the greater macrocosm -- can enable humanity to progress. This book is an important contribution to the development of a contemporary spiritual science of the human being.

Autor

Rudolf Steiner (b. Rudolf Joseph Lorenz Steiner, 1861-1925) was born in the small village of Kraljevec, Austro-Hungarian Empire (now in Croatia), where he grew up. As a young man, he lived in Weimar and Berlin, where he became a well-published scientific, literary, and philosophical scholar, known especially for his work with Goethe's scientific writings. Steiner termed his spiritual philosophy anthroposophy, meaning "wisdom of the human being." As an exceptionally developed seer, he based his work on direct knowledge and perception of spiritual dimensions. He initiated a modern, universal "spiritual science" that is accessible to anyone willing to exercise clear and unbiased thinking. From his spiritual investigations, Steiner provided suggestions for the renewal of numerous activities, including education (general and for special needs), agriculture, medicine, economics, architecture, science, philosophy, Christianity, and the arts. There are currently thousands of schools, clinics, farms, and initiatives in other fields that involve practical work based on the principles Steiner developed. His many published works feature his research into the spiritual nature of human beings, the evolution of the world and humanity, and methods for personal development. He wrote some thirty books and delivered more than six thousand lectures throughout much of Europe. In 1924, Steiner founded the General Anthroposophical Society, which today has branches around the world.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Rudolf Steiner Press
• Revised edition
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Juli 2001
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 218mm x 149mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 367g
• ISBN-13: 9781855840690
• ISBN-10: 1855840693
• Artikelnr.: 21835695