Man or Matter. Introduction to a Spiritual Understanding of Nature on the Basis of Goethe's Method of Training Observation and Thought - Softcover

Lehrs, Ernst

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1444427504 ISBN 13: 9781444427509

Publisher: Aeterna, 2025

Synopsis

What if the key to unlocking nature’s mysteries lies not in dissecting it, but in truly observing it? In "Man or Matter", Ernst Lehrs challenges the mechanistic worldview that has dominated science for centuries. Drawing inspiration from Goethe’s unique method of inquiry, Lehrs offers a radical yet deeply insightful approach to understanding the natural world—one that calls for a transformation of both observation and thought. This book is not merely philosophical musing; it is a guide for those seeking a more holistic, participatory science—one that restores the connection between the human spirit and the living universe. Lehrs takes readers on a profound journey, moving beyond reductionist thinking and into realms where perception, intuition, and inner development reveal the essence of reality. Whether you are a student of science, philosophy, or spirituality, this work offers a compelling invitation to reawaken your sense of wonder and recognize that man and matter are not adversaries, but parts of a greater, living whole. A bold synthesis of science and spirit, "Man or Matter" is as relevant now as when it was first written—a beacon for those who dare to think differently.

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About the Author

Ernst Lehrs (1894–1979) was born in Berlin. Having fought in World War I, he studied science and graduated with a PhD in 1923. He became a senior teacher at the first Waldorf school in Stuttgart, Germany, and in 1935 moved to The Netherlands, where he worked as a teacher, before moving to Britain as a Jewish refugee from the Nazis. In 1952 he returned to Germany and worked as a lecturer at the newly established course in anthroposophic special education in Eckwälden, where he remained until his death.

Nick C. Thomas has been the full time General Secretary of the Anthroposophical Society in Great Britain since 1985. He trained as an electrical engineer in the Royal Air Force, serving as an engineering officer for sixteen years and, subsequently, worked in data communications for Nortel. With Lawrence Edwards and John Wilkes he researched the practical application of projective geometry. His major research interest is the development and application of Steiner's discovery of negative space to building a bridge between natural and spiritual science. He lectures widely on this and on other anthroposophic subjects.

Edition details

• Publisher: Aeterna
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1444427504
• ISBN 13: 9781444427509
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 310