by Rudi Lissau (Author), Andrew J. Welburn (Introduction by)
"A very lucid, warm hearted and judicious account of anthroposophy, which I read with pleasure and gratitude." -- Saul Bellow, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature
Rudi Lissau offers a fascinating overview of Rudolf Steiner's life, philosophy, meditative path, and work. He summarizes Steiner's revolutionary thinking on Waldorf education, biodynamic farming, medicine, the arts, and the sciences, offering an inspiring alternative to bleak materialism.
Unique among spiritual teachers, Steiner was also an activist who campaigned against totalitarianism, nationalism, imperialism, and free-market capitalism, and advocated for a threefold commonwealth based on freedom, equality, and fraternity. Central to his teaching are profound insights into Christ and the destiny of humanity. Andrew Welburn's Introduction contextualizes Steiner and spiritual modernity.
Contents include chapters on Rudolf Steiner and spiritual modernity; an overview of Steiner's life; Christ and the destiny of humanity; the inner path; building alternative social and cultural initiatives; social renewal and activism; paths and obstacles; Steiner's philosophy of freedom; and more, plus an afterword.
Author Biography
Rudi Lissau (1911-2004) was born in Vienna. He met Steiner as a boy and later achieved a doctorate from the University of Vienna. From a Jewish background, he fled Vienna on the day the Nazis arrived, and ended up teaching at Wynstones Rudolf Steiner School in Gloucestershire, England. His worldwide lecturing and this book were aimed at helping other seekers of the spirit connect with Rudolf Steiner's work and philosophy.