FORMING SOCIAL JUDGEMENT: Documents, Propaganda and Spiritual Reality

· Rudolf Steiner Press
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Reflecting on the forces that had brought catastrophe to Europe, Rudolf Steiner discusses how sound social judgement can be formed amidst the challenges of conflicting interests, ideology and propaganda. He references contemporary documents, political developments and the actions of social movements, emphasising the necessity of grounding judgement in facts whilst cultivating the inner capacities required to perceive the spiritual dimensions of social life.
Presented in the turbulent weeks at the end of the First World War, these lectures offer penetrating perspectives on a period of profound transformation, raising questions that remain strikingly relevant today. Steiner illuminates the historical roles of the nobility, bourgeoisie and proletariat, and the influence of Karl Marx and the emergence of modern class consciousness, whilst formulating his ideas on the balancing of relationships between economics, politics and culture – social threefolding – which would soon become central to his thinking in the post-war period.
Combining historical analysis, social critique and spiritual insight, this remarkable series of lectures – newly translated in English – addresses not only the political and economic upheavals of the time but also the deeper spiritual realities that underlie historical events. This edition features an introduction by Christian von Arnim as well as an index and notes.
Reflecting on the forces that had brought catastrophe to Europe, Rudolf Steiner discusses how sound social judgement can be formed amidst the challenges of conflicting interests, ideology and propaganda. He references contemporary documents, political developments and the actions of social moveme...

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Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) called his spiritual philosophy “anthroposophy”, meaning “wisdom of the human being”. As a highly developed seer, he based his work on direct knowledge and perception of spiritual dimensions. He initiated a modern and universal “science of spirit”, accessible to anyone willing to exercise clear and unprejudiced thinking. From his spiritual investigations Steiner provided suggestions for the renewal of many activities, including education (both general and special), agriculture, medicine, economics, architecture, science, philosophy, religion and the arts. Today there are thousands of schools, clinics, farms and other organizations involved in practical work based on his principles. His many published works feature his research into the spiritual nature of the human being, the evolution of the world and humanity, and methods of personal development. Steiner wrote some 30 books and delivered over 6000 lectures across Europe. In 1924 he founded the General Anthroposophical Society, which today has branches throughout the world.

Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) called his spiritual philosophy “anthroposophy”, meaning “wisdom of the human being”. As a highly developed seer, he based his work on direct knowledge and perception of spiritual dimensions. He initiated a modern and universal “science of spirit”, accessible to anyone ...

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