The Threefold Commonwealth by Rudolf Steiner
"The Threefold Commonwealth" by Rudolf Steiner is a socio-political treatise written in the early 20th century. The work explores profound ideas surrounding the social reconstruction and reform needed to address the pressing issues of contemporary society, particularly emphasizing the interrelationship between economic life, human rights, and spiritual existence. Steiner argues for an independent organization of these three realms to cultivate a healthier social order that aligns with the evolving needs of humanity.
The opening of this work establishes a framework where Steiner critiques the current state of society, suggesting that conventional political and economic structures have led to confusion and disarray. He expresses a need for a fresh perspective that acknowledges the spiritual life's significance alongside economic realities and human rights. The author articulates the necessity for personal involvement in shaping social institutions, emphasizing that genuine social progress relies on the free expression of each individual's capabilities, thus moving beyond mere economic considerations to create a holistic and integral social organism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Steiner, Rudolf, 1861-1925 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Bowen-Wedgwood, Ethel Kate, 1869-1952 |
| Uniform Title | Die Kernpunkte der sozialen Frage. English |
| Title | The Threefold Commonwealth |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 50.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HN: Social sciences: Social history and conditions, Social problems |
| Subject | Social sciences -- Miscellanea |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59257 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-59257-2 |
| Release Date | Apr 12, 2019 |
| Last Update | Sep 9, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 266 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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