Classici dell'Antroposofia Serie
Questa serie si addentra nelle profonde sfumature della filosofia antroposofica, esplorando la dimensione spirituale dell'esistenza umana e del cosmo. Ogni volume presenta testi accuratamente curati che illuminano i concetti fondamentali introdotti da Rudolf Steiner e dai suoi aderenti. I lettori possono aspettarsi saggi ed esplorazioni illuminanti sull'arte, la scienza, l'educazione e l'evoluzione spirituale. Si pone come una risorsa essenziale per coloro che cercano di cogliere i principi intricati ma profondamente arricchenti dell'Antroposofia.
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Lo studioso delle verit^ superiori non deve dirigere le sue parole soltanto agli investigatori del mondo spirituale; egli deve parlare a tutti gli uomini, perch le cose da lui riferite riguardano tutta lÕumanit^; ed egli sa anzi, che senza una tale conoscenza nessuno pu~ essere ÇuomoÈ. Egli rivolge la sua parola a tutti gli uomini, perch sa che vi sono differenti gradi di comprensione per ci~ che egli ha da dire, e che un certo grado di comprensione lo hanno anche coloro che si trovano ancora molto lontani dal momento in cui si dischiuder^ loro il mondo spirituale. Perch il senso e la comprensione della verit^ risiedono in ogni uomo. Egli sa pure, che questa comprensione contiene una forza che poco alla volta deve condurre ai gradi pi elevati della conoscenza. Questo senso precisamente il mago, che fa Çaprire lÕocchio dello spiritoÈ. Gi^ nellÕoscurit^ quel sentimento si agita; mentre lÕanima ancora non vede, per mezzo di esso si sente presa dalla potenza della verit^.
The Way of Initiation (1911)
- 212pagine
- 8 ore di lettura
The book presents Dr. Stein's perspectives on mystical Christian Theosophy, highlighting its significance within European thought. As a successor to German mystics, he combines deep spirituality with clarity of philosophical reasoning. His work aims to elevate German Theosophy's recognition and influence, encouraging English readers to embrace unfamiliar truths as valuable insights. By exploring these ideas from a different angle, readers can expand their understanding of profound spiritual concepts.
Rudolf Steiner's fundamental handbook for spiritual and personal development continues to grow more modern each day. His methods nevertheless remain clearly distinguishable from the many others that are generally available today. First, Steiner's path of spiritual growth is based on the clarity of thought normally associated with scientific research. Rather than denying clear thinking, his aim is to extend it beyond its present limitations. Second, Steiner recognizes as all genuine disciplines always have that the path to spiritual experience is arduous and dangerous, calling for tremendous self-control in thinking, speech, and action. The human being is a unity, and we cannot develop real knowledge without a corresponding development of feeling and volition
Knowledge of the Higher Worlds and Its Attainment (Aziloth Books)
- 128pagine
- 5 ore di lettura
Exploring the pursuit of spiritual knowledge, Rudolf Steiner outlines a disciplined approach for individuals seeking to understand the higher realms of existence. His philosophy, which led to the establishment of diverse institutions, emphasizes inclusivity and the quest for understanding the spirit within humanity and the cosmos. Despite facing opposition from the Nazis, Steiner's teachings continue to resonate globally through the Anthroposophical Society, inviting individuals from all backgrounds to engage with his insights.
Mystics after modernism
- 207pagine
- 8 ore di lettura
The mystics discussed in this work were pioneers in the realm of self-knowledge, shaping modern meditation practices across cultures. Their insights into unity, perception, and the nature of knowing resonate with contemporary spiritual seekers. The book includes a foreword by Christopher Bamford, a preface to the 1923 edition, and an introduction by Rudolf Steiner that connects mysticism to natural science and the modern world. It features profiles of influential figures such as Meister Eckhart, Johannes Tauler, Cardinal Nicolas of Cusa, Agrippa of Nettesheim, Theophrastus Paracelsus, Valentin Weigel, Jacob Boehme, Giordano Bruno, and Angelus Silesius. Steiner explores how these eleven mystics, active in central Europe from the thirteenth to the seventeenth centuries, reconciled inner experiences with emerging scientific thought and individualism. Drawing on their lives and his own spiritual insights, he illustrates how their teachings can help us understand and preserve our true human nature today. The book concludes with a poignant quote from Angelus Silesius, urging readers to embody the essence of the wisdom shared. A previous edition was titled Mysticism at the Dawn of the Modern Age.
The Philosophy of Freedom
A Modern Philosophy of Life Developed by Scientific Methods
- 308pagine
- 11 ore di lettura
Exploring the nature of human freedom, Rudolf Steiner's work delves into the philosophical question of whether individuals possess free will. The text is divided into two parts: the first focuses on the prerequisites for freedom of thought, discussing knowledge and perception, while the second addresses the conditions necessary for freedom of action. Originally published in German in 1894, this English edition is a facsimile of the 1916 version and remains a significant contribution to philosophical discourse on autonomy and spiritual activity.
This fragmentary work, discovered among Rudolf Steiner's unpublished writings, is a significant exploration of "Anthroposophy." It marks the initial steps toward a genuine psychology of spirit, employing a phenomenological approach to human senses, life processes, I-experience, human form, and connections to higher spiritual realms. Steiner faced challenges articulating these concepts in 1910, as many relevant terms in neurology, psychology, and cognitive studies were not yet established. Since then, advancements in understanding human senses and cognition have enriched this translation. Anthroposophy occupies a unique space between anthropology and theosophy. Anthropology examines humans through physical senses and empirical methods, while theosophy acknowledges the spiritual essence of humanity through inner experience. Anthroposophy seeks a balance, studying humans as observable entities while exploring the spiritual underpinnings of phenomena through "phenomenological intensification." This approach yields crucial insights, laying the groundwork for a cognitive psychology. The text includes an introduction by neurologist Dr. James Dyson, a foreword by Robert Sardello, and a translator's preface by Detlef Hardorp. Although challenging, this work is vital for comprehending Steiner's perspective on the human body, particularly its formation and function in relation to the spirit.
Rudolf Steiner's superb thesis provides deep insight into spiritual science, and the history of mankind as viewed through the philosophy of the anthroposophy movement he founded. An Outline of Esoteric Science attempts to reconcile mankind's spiritual being with the scientific exactitude which had emerged among scholars in the 19th century. Steiner lays out the spiritual realms which are invisible to us, attempting to use a defined precision similar to that which had emerged in science. In the final section, this book refers to the spiritual development and contemplation necessary for individuals to see the spiritual realms and planes which comprise existence and the universe. The means by which individuals may train themselves introspectively to see are detailed by Steiner, whose theosophical philosophy was, by the time of this book's publication in 1909, well-developed.
Theosophy (Aziloth Books)
- 132pagine
- 5 ore di lettura
In 1882, a chance encounter on a train profoundly impacted Rudolf Steiner's life, leading him to a meeting with a mysterious figure he calls a 'Master.' This connection guided him toward spiritual enlightenment and inspired his later work, "Theosophy," published in 1910. The book presents a comprehensive exploration of spiritual science, detailing esoteric realities and the milestones of human development. It invites readers to engage in thoughtful study, offering insights into the higher worlds that can be revisited for deeper understanding.