
The New Essential Steiner
An Introduction to Rudolf Steiner for the 21st Century
Robert McDermott(Editor)
Lindisfarne Books (Publisher)
Published on 28. January 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
344 pages
978-1-58420-056-7 (ISBN)
Description
The New Essential Steiner is a completely new introduction to the philosophy and essential writings of Rudolf Steiner, introduced and edited by Robert McDermott. 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.
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. This is an invaluable compendium.
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.
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. This is an invaluable compendium.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Great Barringron
United States
Publishing group
SteinerBooks, Inc
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 151 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
501 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-58420-056-7 (9781584200567)
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Book
09/2007
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Person
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.
Content
Introduction: Rudolf Steiner and Anthroposophy -- Significant Events in the Life of Rudolf Steiner -- Autobiographical Notes: 'The Barr Document' -- 'Introducing Rudolf Steiner' by Owen Barfield
Philosophy: Self and World
Evolution: Cosmic & Human
Anthropos: Body, Soul, and Spirit
Spiritual Intelligence
Christ and Other Exalted Beings
Reincarnation, Karma, and the Dead
Arts
Society
Education
Psychology
Health and Healing
Gaia and the Future
Philosophy: Self and World
Evolution: Cosmic & Human
Anthropos: Body, Soul, and Spirit
Spiritual Intelligence
Christ and Other Exalted Beings
Reincarnation, Karma, and the Dead
Arts
Society
Education
Psychology
Health and Healing
Gaia and the Future