Rudolf Steiner: His Life and Work - Softcover

Childs, Gilbert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0880103914 ISBN 13: 9780880103916

Publisher: Rudolf Steiner Pr, 1996

Synopsis

The Austrian philosopher and writer Rudolf Steiner was one of the most original thinkers of the twentieth century. His writings cover a wide range of subjects, and he made valuable and influential contributions in many fields, including education, science, medicine, and social reform. The foundation of his researches was the "science of the spirit" that he called anthroposophy. He maintained that material science could never comprehend the whole of nature, as it excluded the realm of the spirit. Bridging the physical and spiritual worlds, anthroposophy would show the way toward a true understanding of humanity and its relation to the universe.

This is a concise, illustrated introduction to Steiner's life and work, describing how many of his ideas have been put into practice and are still giving inspiration and guidance to many people all over the world.

About this title

About the Author:

Gilbert Childs is a teacher and educator. His other books include The Realities of Prayer, Understanding Your Temperament!, and Steiner Education in Theory and Practice.

Review:

'A concise and readable illustrated introduction to Steiner that covers the full range of his ideas and work. Highly informative also about those in his circle of influence so that one builds up a historical as well as a conceptual picture.' -- Scientific and Medical Network Review, Winter 2003 'Gilbert Childs' writing is succinct and lively, providing the reader with enough detail to explain Steiner's basic ideas on education, religion, art, agriculture, social order and everything else! This is a concise introduction to anyone who wants to know more about the man and his thinking. Childs has clearly discovered a way of making Steiner's ideas accessible to all.' -- Jackie Harris, Worcester Evening News, 13 December 2003

About this edition

• Publisher: Rudolf Steiner Pr
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0880103914
• ISBN 13: 9780880103916
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 94