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An Introduction to Anthroposophy: Rudolf Steiner's World View [Paperback] [2006] (Author) Francis Edmunds
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First published December 1, 2005
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April 22, 2013
As far as it goes Edmunds made a valiant effort to capsulate Steiner's cosmology into a digestible portion of comprehensibility. Personally I admit defeat in succeeding to absorb Steiner's superhuman concepts to a point where my wandering mind can become sufficiently disciplined to achieve a Nirvana of conceptual clarity.
Steiner's metaphysics was Christ-centred, as that concept is understood to include the whole of mankind in a divine plan of progressive material and spiritual development. He proposed that Jesus was the first human manifestation to exemplify the "I AM" ethos which served to awaken mankind's consciousness to the brotherhood of all men (gender inclusive).
Other than for those with an IQ somewhere above 155 it is advisable to restrict the intake of Steiner's material to small chunks, constantly rereading, contemplating and reviewing, trying to develop the expansive vision that he had. Steiner had an inner sight that perceived the supernatural as being integral with the natural. He strived to see order where others saw chaos. He developed a complex body of philosophy which gave birth to hundreds of Waldorf schools and child development centres. They are probably the best known fruits of his labours. Lesser known are developments in special needs education and therapy, medicinal cures, biodynamic agriculture and nutrition, the natural and behavioural sciences, the arts and non-sectarian religion.
This book merely skims the surface of the vast body of material that was Steiner's legacy. It can be a good starting point for seekers who have a curiosity about his complex philosophy. It is definitely recommended as an overview before attempting to tackle his cerebral writings in their undiluted form.
Steiner's metaphysics was Christ-centred, as that concept is understood to include the whole of mankind in a divine plan of progressive material and spiritual development. He proposed that Jesus was the first human manifestation to exemplify the "I AM" ethos which served to awaken mankind's consciousness to the brotherhood of all men (gender inclusive).
Other than for those with an IQ somewhere above 155 it is advisable to restrict the intake of Steiner's material to small chunks, constantly rereading, contemplating and reviewing, trying to develop the expansive vision that he had. Steiner had an inner sight that perceived the supernatural as being integral with the natural. He strived to see order where others saw chaos. He developed a complex body of philosophy which gave birth to hundreds of Waldorf schools and child development centres. They are probably the best known fruits of his labours. Lesser known are developments in special needs education and therapy, medicinal cures, biodynamic agriculture and nutrition, the natural and behavioural sciences, the arts and non-sectarian religion.
This book merely skims the surface of the vast body of material that was Steiner's legacy. It can be a good starting point for seekers who have a curiosity about his complex philosophy. It is definitely recommended as an overview before attempting to tackle his cerebral writings in their undiluted form.
December 31, 2016
Koska otin teoksen kirjaston uutuushyllystä, oletin sen olevan uusi. No, painos on vuodelta 2005, mutta kirja kirjoitettu jo 1980-luvulla. Mutta ei se sitten ollutkaan ongelma, kun osasi asennoitua lukemiseen. Teos onnlupauksensa mukaisesti johdatus antroposofian perustajan Rudolf Steinerin keskeisiin ajatuksiin ja käsitteisiin. Se on ymmärrettävä ja selkeä. Kirjoittaja on antroposofian sisäpiiriläinen, joten lukijan on muistettava lukiessaan myös se - eli kriittistä silmää tarvitaan.
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