Rudolf Steiner’s legacy is remarkable. Around the world, thousands of programs have been built up around his inspiration and ideas. These include Waldorf schools, centers for special education, medical clinics, biodynamic farms, centers for various arts, and much more. The scientific and spiritual path of anthroposophy is at the core of this work, a philosophy and method that Steiner developed throughout his life.

This informative biography clearly illumines the numerous struggles and achievements in his life–his childhood; as a young, respected Goethean scholar and philosopher in Weimar; his work in the Theosophical Society; establishment of the Anthroposophical Society; the development of Anthroposophy as a spiritual science; the creation of spiritually based movements in art, social sciences, education, medicine, agriculture, religion, and architecture.

Johannes Hemleben’s biography of Rudolf Steiner includes a chronology, personal tributes, an extensive section for further reading, an index, and 69 photographs and illustrations.

C O N T E N T S

Preface

Childhood and Youth Rudolf Steiner the Goethean Scholar Striving for Perception in the Weimar Period
The Philosophy of Freedom
Berlin 1897-1900 From Theosophy to Anthroposophy Anthroposophy Christology Anthroposophy in Art Lecturing Activities–The First World War The Threefold Social Order (1918-1921) The Steiner Waldorf Educational Movement (1919-1924) Medicine Education for Special Needs Agriculture The Founding of The Christian Community (1921-1922) The Final Years

Postscript Chronology Some Tributes Further Reading Index of Names