The Philosophy of Spiritual Activity by Rudolf Steiner

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Author Steiner, Rudolf, 1861-1925
Editor Collison, Harry
Translator Hoernlé, Reinhold Friedrich Alfred, 1880-1943
Translator Hoernlé, Winifred, 1885-1960
LoC No. 23004577
Title The Philosophy of Spiritual Activity
A Modern Philosophy of Life Developed by Scientific Methods
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Summary "The Philosophy of Spiritual Activity" by Rudolf Steiner is a philosophical work written in the early 20th century. This book serves as a modern exploration of the nature of human freedom and spiritual experience, which proposes that the understanding of human action, thought, and motivation is complex and intertwined with an inherent desire for knowledge. Steiner aims to lay a philosophical foundation upon which future understanding of spiritual activity can build. The opening of the work introduces two central questions: whether human beings are truly free in their actions and thoughts, or if they are governed by determinism. Steiner critiques both perspectives, suggesting that a genuine understanding of freedom stems from recognizing the intricate connections between conscious actions and underlying motives. He emphasizes that true knowledge of our inner selves and the laws governing human experience can emerge from a thoughtful examination of these relationships, thus bridging the gap between philosophy and spiritual experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BD: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Speculative Philosophy, General Philosophical works
Subject Knowledge, Theory of
Subject Anthroposophy
Subject Life
Subject Free will and determinism
Category Text
EBook-No. 55761
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 17, 2017
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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