Theosophy: An Introduction to the Supersensible Knowledge of the World and the Destination of Man

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Theosophy: An Introduction to the Supersensible Knowledge of the World and the Destination of Man
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Rudolf Steiner
Translated by Elizabeth Douglas Shields
SeriesCambridge Library Collection - Spiritualism and Esoteric Knowledge
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:234
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140
Category/GenreReligion - general
Theosophy and Anthroposophy
ISBN/Barcode 9781108072663
ClassificationsDewey:299.934
Audience
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 2 June 2011
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Austrian philosopher, playwright, and artist Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) is perhaps best known as an educational philosopher and reformer, the founder of Steiner (or Waldorf) schools located around the world. These schools' philosophy represents the priorities Steiner discusses in Theosophy: the development of body, soul, and spirit. Goethe was an important influence on Steiner, and he edited the poet's scientific works (1889-1896). Steiner was an active member and leader of the German branch of Madame Blavatsky's Theosophical Society, eventually broke away from theosophy, as he developed his own spiritual philosophy termed 'anthroposophy'; this philosophical movement asserted the potential of realizing a spiritual reality through cognition. This 1910 translation by Elizabeth Douglas Shields is of the book's third German edition; it was first published in 1904. This work will be of particular interest to historians of philosophy, of spiritual movements and of education.