Rudolf Steiner: An Introduction to His Life and Work - Softcover

Gary Lachman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1585425435 ISBN 13: 9781585425433

Publisher: Jeremy P Tarcher, 2007

Synopsis

Paperback. Pub Date: 2007 Pages: 304 Publisher: Tarcher The first truly popular biography of the influential twentieth-century mystic and Educator who-while widely known for founding the Waldorf Schools and other educational and Humanitarian movements-remains a mystery to many who benefit from his ideas. People everywhere have heard of Waldorf schools. Biodynamic farming. Camphill Villages. and other innovations of the Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925). Indeed. Steiner-as an architect. artist. teacher. and agriculturalist -ranks among the most creative and prolific figures of the early twentieth century. pioneering work in alternative education. holistic health. and environmental research. While his accomplishments are felt all over the world. few people understand this unusual figure. Steiner's own writings and lectures fill several bookcases. intimidating tho...

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Review:

'Lachman brings one of the twentieth century's most enigmatic figures to life. A solid introduction to Steiner's life and thought.' -- Booklist 'Lachman's colourful decriptions of Steiner's student days are one of many small details that make this book not only a very enjoyable read but also help to bring Rudolf Steiner alive as a human being in a way that I have seldom come across ... The book gives serious and thoughtful attention to Rudolf Steiner's inner life, his supersensible experiences, and the unfolding of his mission ... What I also admired in this book is that despite the fact that Lachman is clearly coming from a position of great admiration and respect, he is not afraid to ask a few awkward questions, and in so doing to gently rock the anthroposophical boat.' -- Jonathan Stedall, New View, Summer 2007 'A very accessible account of the life and work of a philosopher and spiritual teacher whose writings often seem more difficult of access ... Lachman's sympathetic, but not uncritical, account of his life is to be recommended to anyone who wishes to be better informed about this gifted and remarkable man.' -- Kevin Tingay, The Christian Parapsychologist, December 2007 '[Gary Lachman] has rendered a great service to Steiner and his movement, as only a critical outsider could do. He deftly weaves together life and thought, skilfully navigating through the more controversial aspects of his teaching while leaving the reader free to decide their significance. The result is a rounded and fair portrait which can be thoroughly recommended to the general reader.' -- Scientific and Medical Network Review, Winter 2007

Synopsis:

This is the first truly popular biography of the influential twentieth-century mystic and educator who - while widely known for founding the Waldorf schools and other educational and humanitarian movements - remains a mystery to many who benefit from his ideas. People everywhere have heard of Waldorf schools, Biodynamic farming, Camphill Villages, and other innovations of the Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925). Indeed, Steiner - as an architect, artist, teacher, and agriculturalist - ranks among the most creative and prolific figures of the early twentieth century, pioneering work in alternative education, holistic health, and environmental research. While his accomplishments are felt all over the world, few people understand this unusual figure. Steiner's own writings and lectures fill several bookcases, intimidating those who would like to know more. Works on Steiner are often dense and "insider" in tone, further deterring the curious. No popular biography, written by a sympathetic but critical outsider, has been available.

About this edition

• Publisher: Jeremy P Tarcher
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1585425435
• ISBN 13: 9781585425433
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304