Warmth Course: The Theory of Heat: Second Scientific Lecture Course (Cw 321) (Mercury Press) - Softcover

Steiner, Rudolf

Softcover

ISBN 10: 195756900X ISBN 13: 9781957569000

Publisher: Mercury Press (Canada), 1995

Synopsis

Following his first scientific course the previous year (The Light Course), in these lectures Rudolf Steiner discusses the nature of warmth, its relationship to the four states of matter, to light, to color, and to the subearthly and superearthly realms. He extends the modern ideas of physics through aspects of understanding achieved by spiritual science. With extensive notes and diagrams, this work comprises essential reference material for natural science teachers, as well as interested parents and anyone wanting a deeper understanding of a theory of heat and warmth based on spiritual science.

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Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) was born in the small village of Kraljevec, Austro-Hungarian Empire (now in Croatia), where he grew up. As a young man, he lived in Weimar and Berlin, where he became a well-published scientific, literary, and philosophical scholar, known especially for his work with Goethe's scientific writings. At the beginning of the twentieth century, he began to develop his early philosophical principles into an approach to systematic research into psychological and spiritual phenomena. Formally beginning his spiritual teaching career under the auspices of the Theosophical Society, Steiner came to use the term Anthroposophy (and spiritual science) for his philosophy, spiritual research, and findings. The influence of Steiner's multifaceted genius has led to innovative and holistic approaches in medicine, various therapies, philosophy, religious renewal, Waldorf education, education for special needs, threefold economics, biodynamic agriculture, Goethean science, architecture, and the arts of drama, speech, and eurythmy. In 1924, Rudolf Steiner founded the General Anthroposophical Society, which today has branches throughout the world. He died in Dornach, Switzerland.

Dr. Gerald F. Karnow, MD is a family medicine specialist in Spring Valley, New York. He studied at University of Chicago and currently practices at Fellowship Community Associates in Spring Valley.

George Adams (1894-1963) was a close student of Rudolf Steiner, and translated many of his lectures given to English-speaking audiences. Beginning in 1935, Olive Whicher worked with George Adams in their research into mathematics and physics until his death in 1963. He translated and published numerous books, lectures, and articles.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mercury Press (Canada)
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 195756900X
• ISBN 13: 9781957569000
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 214
• Editor: Wulsin Alice, Karnow Gerald F