The Spiritual Guidance of Man and of Mankind by Rudolf Steiner
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About this eBook
| Author | Steiner, Rudolf, 1861-1925 |
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| Editor | Collison, Harry |
| Uniform Title | Die geistige Führung des Menschen und der Menschheit. English |
| Title | The Spiritual Guidance of Man and of Mankind |
| Note | Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Spiritual Guidance of Man and of Mankind" by Rudolf Steiner is a philosophical text rooted in the teachings of Western esotericism, likely written in the early 20th century. The work elaborates on the spiritual and spiritual evolution of humanity, considering concepts from theosophy and occult science. It discusses the idea that there is a higher wisdom that guides the soul from childhood through various incarnations, and that understanding this wisdom is crucial for personal and collective development. The opening of the text introduces the notion of a dual self within each person, wherein the higher self governs the subconscious processes of growth and development during early childhood. Steiner emphasizes the importance of self-reflection in recognizing how our past actions resonate in our present understanding. He posits that individuals are guided by superior spiritual forces throughout their lives, suggesting that the wisdom imparted during childhood influences our abilities and understanding in adulthood. The text establishes a framework for exploring how these spiritual dynamics play a role not only in individual lives but also in the broader evolution of humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BP: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Islam, Bahaism, Theosophy, Other and new beliefs |
| Subject | Anthroposophy |
| Subject | Theosophy |
| Subject | Jesus Christ -- Anthroposophical interpretations |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54260 |
| Release Date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 128 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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