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Rudolf Steiner's Life and Work: Volume 1900-1914

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Early Life and Development of Anthroposophy

Rudolf Steiner was born in Kraljevec, Austria-Hungary (now Croatia) on February 27, 1861. He was the son of a railway official and a devout Catholic mother. Steiner showed an early interest in science and spirituality. He studied natural science at the University of Vienna and later worked as a tutor and editor. In 1899, he published his first major work, "The Philosophy of Freedom." In this work, Steiner argued that human beings are free to create their own destiny and that the world is a manifestation of the divine.

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In 1902, Steiner met the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. Nietzsche's ideas had a profound influence on Steiner, and he began to develop his own philosophy of Anthroposophy. Anthroposophy is a spiritual science that seeks to understand the human being in relation to the cosmos. Steiner believed that human beings are threefold beings, composed of body, soul, and spirit. He also believed that the world is in a state of evolution and that human beings have a role to play in this evolution.

Work in Education, Agriculture, and Medicine

In 1913, Steiner founded the first Waldorf School in Stuttgart, Germany. Waldorf schools are based on Steiner's educational philosophy, which emphasizes the development of the whole child. Steiner also founded the Biodynamic Agricultural Association and the Anthroposophical Medical Association. Biodynamic agriculture is a holistic approach to farming that seeks to create a healthy and sustainable relationship between humans and the land. Anthroposophical medicine is a complementary medical system that focuses on the treatment of the whole person, rather than just the symptoms of disease.

Later Years and Legacy

Steiner continued to work and teach until his death in 1925. He left behind a vast body of work that includes over 300 books, as well as lectures, essays, and other writings. Steiner's work has had a profound influence on many fields, including education, agriculture, medicine, and the arts. He is considered one of the most important thinkers of the 20th century.

Rudolf Steiner's Life and Work: Volume 1900-1914 is a comprehensive biography of one of the most important thinkers of the 20th century. This volume covers Steiner's early life, his development of Anthroposophy, and his work in the fields of education, agriculture, and medicine. Steiner's work has had a profound influence on many fields, and he is considered one of the most important thinkers of the 20th century.

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