What is Anthroposophy?
The philosophy that underlies the work of Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) embraces a profound understanding of the human being and of evolution. It investigates the whole interplay of the physical, the psychological and the spiritual in human life, and through its study we can gain greater strength and courage for the tasks we undertake.
People are rightly mistrustful of doctrinaire or dogmatic teachings that claim solutions for personal and world problems. There is no such claim in the work of Steiner, which he called anthroposophy. On the contrary, in presenting the results of his researches, he sought to awaken individuals to their own spiritual experiences and investigations and to encourage a greater attentiveness to the manifestations of spirit in everday life. He described pathways of inner development that can be followed by each individual in full freedom.
Anthroposophy finds practical applications in many spheres, including education, art, sciences, medicine, social science, history, philosophy, architecture and agriculture.