New Essential Steiner : An Introduction to Rudolf Steiner for the 21st Century

McDermott, Robert (EDT)

ISBN 10: 1584200561 / ISBN 13: 9781584200567

Verlag: Lindisfarne Books, 2009

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Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 7604308

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: New Essential Steiner : An Introduction to Rudolf Steiner for the 21st Century
• Verlag: Lindisfarne Books
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2009
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1584200561
• ISBN-13: 9781584200567
• Einband: Softcover
• Zustand: As New

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Inhaltsangabe

"The New Essential Steiner" is an illuminating, completely new introduction to the philosophy and essential writings of Rudolf Steiner, introduced and edited by Robert McDermott, who also edited the now-classic "Essential Steiner." This new volume offers selections from a wide variety of Steiner's published works, presenting a broad, accessible overview of Anthroposophy. In his introduction, McDermott recounts Steiner's life and work, from his childhood and education to his work as a natural scientist, philosopher, scholar, educator, artist, interpreter of culture, and seer. He places Steiner in relation to major traditions of thought and explores the genesis and development of Anthroposophy. Although Rudolf Steiner is considered by many to be the greatest spiritual seer and philosophical thinker of the twentieth century and is credited with major cultural contributions such as the worldwide Waldorf school movement and the ever-growing biodynamic agricultural movement, he nevertheless remains relatively unknown to both academics and the public. The purpose of this volume is to redress that situation by introducing Steiner's work to a broader audience and making his name more universally recognized. "The New Essential Steiner" includes selections from Steiner's writings, which are grouped into chapters that demonstrate the breadth of his thinking and spiritual accomplishments.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Robert McDermott is president emeritus and chair of the Philosophy, Cosmology and Consciousness Program at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). He is the editor of the original edition of The Essential Steiner (1984) and is involved in many anthroposophical organizations and institutions.