Dying Earth and Living Cosmos: The Living Gifts of Anthroposophy: The Need for New Forms of Consciousness (The Collected Works of Rudolf Steiner)
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (798 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1855844192 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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In speaking of the walls in the new building, for example, Rudolf Steiner describes how their forms are not confining, but rather express an openness to the surrounding cosmos. Likewise, the carved motifs on the architraves of the wooden pillars are not fixed ‘symbols’ but are alive and continually metamorphosing . The building of the Goetheanum – undertaken by a community of people from seventeen nations at war – forms a thematic backdrop to the lectures. The distinction between fixed symbols and living motifs takes us to the core of anthroposophy, striving never to rest in inert forms of thought. These observations are reflected in Steiner’s broader discussions. Rudolf Steiner explains how we can connect with them, greatly enriching our lives and ‘making an enormous difference to their souls’.
The influence of Steiner’s multifaceted genius has led to innovative and holistic approaches in medicine, various therapies, philosophy, religious renewal, Waldorf education, biodynamic agriculture, Goethean science, architecture, and the arts of drama, speech, and eurythmy. Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) was born and grew up in Kraljevec, Austro-Hungarian Empire (n
This is an excellent additon to my readings on Steiner's thoughts about life Joellyn St Pierre This is an excellent additon to my readings on Steiner's thoughts about life betweeh death and rebirth, communicating with the dying, etc.Not every lecture pertains to that but enough to make this a very worthy read.
About the Author Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) was born and grew up in Kraljevec, Austro-Hungarian Empire (now in Croatia). He died in Dornach, Switzerland. He became a scientific, literary, and philosophical scholar, known for his work with Goethe’s scientific writings. . Formally beginning his spiritual teaching career under the auspices of the Theosophical Society, Steiner came to use the terms Anthroposophy and Spiritual Science for his philosophy, spiritual research, and discoveries. In 1924, Rudolf Steiner founded the General Anthroposophical Society, which today has branches throughout the world. The influence of Steiner’s multifaceted genius has led to innovative and holistic approaches in medicine, various therapies, philosophy, religious renewal, Waldorf education, biodynamic agriculture, Goethean science, architecture, and the arts of drama, speech, and eurythmy