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The Riddle of Humanity
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The Riddle of Humanity

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In these foundational lectures, Rudolf Steiner presents a bold and spiritually alive understanding of human evolution and our deep connection to the cosmos. Far more than a philosophical inquiry, this work is a challenge to the assumptions of materialism and an appeal to reawaken to our spiritual tasks.

Speaking to members of the Anthroposophical Society, Steiner explores the dual nature of the human being - cosmic and earthly - and the subtle interplay between past incarnations and the transformation of the body. He offers profound insights into the evolution of the senses, the creative power of aesthetics, and how human life is interwoven with cosmic forces.

Through vivid metaphysical descriptions and rigorous esoteric thought, Steiner outlines how the soul evolves across lifetimes, shaped not only by earthly experiences but by celestial rhythms and spiritual laws. He emphasizes the vital role of inner development - meditation, moral striving and self-knowledge - as the pathway to freedom and true understanding.

These lectures lay a groundwork for Steiner's spiritual science, offering a clear alternative to the mechanistic worldview, and inviting readers to rediscover the riches of human life through spiritual awareness. The new edition of these lectures features an introduction by Margaret Jonas, editorial notes and an index.

Fifteen lectures, July-Sept. 1916, Dornach, GA 170

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Rudolf Steiner Press
Country
United Kingdom
Date
20 October 2025
Pages
310
ISBN
9781855846784

In these foundational lectures, Rudolf Steiner presents a bold and spiritually alive understanding of human evolution and our deep connection to the cosmos. Far more than a philosophical inquiry, this work is a challenge to the assumptions of materialism and an appeal to reawaken to our spiritual tasks.

Speaking to members of the Anthroposophical Society, Steiner explores the dual nature of the human being - cosmic and earthly - and the subtle interplay between past incarnations and the transformation of the body. He offers profound insights into the evolution of the senses, the creative power of aesthetics, and how human life is interwoven with cosmic forces.

Through vivid metaphysical descriptions and rigorous esoteric thought, Steiner outlines how the soul evolves across lifetimes, shaped not only by earthly experiences but by celestial rhythms and spiritual laws. He emphasizes the vital role of inner development - meditation, moral striving and self-knowledge - as the pathway to freedom and true understanding.

These lectures lay a groundwork for Steiner's spiritual science, offering a clear alternative to the mechanistic worldview, and inviting readers to rediscover the riches of human life through spiritual awareness. The new edition of these lectures features an introduction by Margaret Jonas, editorial notes and an index.

Fifteen lectures, July-Sept. 1916, Dornach, GA 170

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Rudolf Steiner Press
Country
United Kingdom
Date
20 October 2025
Pages
310
ISBN
9781855846784