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anthroposophyPhilosophy based on the view that the human intellect has the ability to contact spiritual worlds. It was formulated in the early 20th century by Rudolf Steiner and was influenced by theosophy. Steiner wanted to develop a faculty for spiritual perception independent of the senses, which he believed was latent in all human beings, and to this end he founded the Anthroposophical Society in 1912. Now based in Dornach, Switzerland, the society has branches worldwide. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Steiner (1861-1925), born in Austria, was a philosopher, author, and founded the Anthroposophical society, Waldorf education, and much more. Anthroposophical Society in America: Information on the "wisdom of the human being" as developed by Steiner; 734-662. Jean Yeager, administrative director of the Anthroposophical Society in America, told The Boston Globe that Anthroposophy is "a path of spiritual research, not religion. |
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