Rudolf Steiner
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“Rudolf Joseph Lorenz Steiner” (* February 27th in Kraljevec, Austro-Hungary, today Croatia; † 30 March 1925 in Dornach, Switzerland) was an Austrian philosopher, mystic, author, natural scientist, scholar and social reformer. He founded anthroposophy, an esoteric spiritual movement with roots in German idealist philosophy, Theosophy, Rosicrucianism, and Gnosticism. His teachings exerted an influence in various areas of life including education (Waldorf schools), art (eurhythmy), architecture (anthroposophical architecture), medicine (anthroposophical medicine), and agriculture (biodynamic farming). With his ideas he laid the groundwork for today’s revolutions in alternative education, holistic health and organic foods.
Early life
Theosophical Society activities
Founding of Anthroposophical Society
Waldorf education
Philosophy
Biodynamic farming
Biodynamic agriculture is a form of organic cultivation. Rudolf Steiner developed his system based on his clairvoyant perceptions of subtle energies at work during the growth of plants.
Economic theories
Social reform
Artistic and architectural achievements
Eurythmy
Goetheanum in Dornach
Writings
An index to Rudolf Steiner's complete works is available online at Rudolf Steiner Web.
Notes
Online resources
Articles
- From Insult to Insight: Rudolf Steiner's Meditative Technique by Derek Cameron