“Geoffrey Ahern’s book first appeared in 1984 and is still the principal objective account of Anthroposophy, the spiritual philosophy of Rudolf Steiner, and of its various practical applications and its relationship with other aspects of Western Esotericism.”
– Debra Snell
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Extensively revised and updated, the long-awaited second edition of Geoffrey Ahern's definitive classic text on Anthrosophy is now available in stores and for direct order from the publisher, James Clarke & Co.
What is the Steiner Movement?
These seemingly widely varying movements founded by Rudolf Steiner are held together at their deepest core level by a coherent and comprehensive world-view, which Rudolf Steiner called Anthroposophy.
What you Will Learn
- Gnosis in the West, aka the Western Esoteric Tradition
- The difference between “organic” and “biodynamic” agriculture
- About Camphill Communities for care of disabled persons
- The suitability of Waldorf/Steiner schools for your family
- The symbolism found in contexts from tarot cards to church designs
- The common ground of inspiration found in the works of artists from Shakespeare to Goethe
