Theosophy by Rudolf Steiner, Elizabeth Douglas Shields - 9781108072663

TheosophyAn Introduction to the Supersensible Knowledge of the World and the Destination of Man\nAuthor(s): Rudolf Steiner, Elizabeth Douglas Shields\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9781108072663, 978-1108072663\nSynopsis\nAustrian philosopher, playwright, and artist Rudolf Steiner [tel] 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 [tel]. 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.