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<p>CSV import</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[file:Steiner_um_1905.jpg|thumb|left]] [[file:Goetheanum_Dornach.jpg|thumb|left]] [[file:Troxler_Portrait_1830.jpg|thumb|right]] [[file:Representative_of_humanity.gif|thumb|right]] [[file:First_Goetheanum.jpg|thumb|right]] &#039;&#039;&#039;Anthroposophy&#039;&#039;&#039; is a [[spiritual movement]] founded in the early 20th century by [[Rudolf Steiner]]. It postulates the existence of an objective, intellectually comprehensible spiritual world accessible to human experience. Anthroposophy is rooted in [[German idealism]] and the philosophical work of [[Johann Wolfgang von Goethe]].<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> Anthroposophy emerged from the [[Theosophical Society]], with which Steiner was initially involved. In 1912, Steiner broke away from the Theosophical Society to form the Anthroposophical Society. The movement gained momentum in Europe, particularly in [[Germany]] and [[Switzerland]], and later spread to other parts of the world.<br /> <br /> ==Philosophy==<br /> Anthroposophy seeks to apply the clarity of scientific thinking to the realm of the spirit. It emphasizes the importance of [[spiritual science]], which Steiner described as a path of knowledge aiming to guide the spiritual in the human being to the spiritual in the universe. Key concepts include the [[fourfold human being]] (physical body, etheric body, astral body, and ego) and the idea of [[reincarnation]] and [[karma]].<br /> <br /> ==Applications==<br /> Anthroposophy has been applied in various fields, including:<br /> <br /> * [[Waldorf education]]: An educational philosophy that emphasizes the role of imagination in learning and aims to integrate the intellectual, practical, and artistic development of students.<br /> * [[Biodynamic agriculture]]: A method of farming that views the farm as a self-sustaining ecosystem and incorporates spiritual and cosmic principles.<br /> * [[Anthroposophical medicine]]: A holistic approach to medicine that combines conventional treatments with spiritual insights.<br /> * [[Eurythmy]]: An expressive movement art that aims to make visible the invisible forces of speech and music.<br /> <br /> ==Organizations==<br /> The primary organization for the anthroposophical movement is the [[General Anthroposophical Society]], headquartered at the [[Goetheanum]] in [[Dornach]], Switzerland. The Goetheanum serves as a cultural and research center for anthroposophy.<br /> <br /> ==Criticism==<br /> Anthroposophy has faced criticism from various quarters, including accusations of being pseudoscientific and concerns about its esoteric nature. Critics argue that some of its practices lack empirical support and that its spiritual claims are not scientifically verifiable.<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[Rudolf Steiner]]<br /> * [[Theosophy]]<br /> * [[Spiritual science]]<br /> * [[Waldorf education]]<br /> * [[Biodynamic agriculture]]<br /> * [[Anthroposophical medicine]]<br /> * [[Eurythmy]]<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{Reflist}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> {{Commons category|Anthroposophy}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Spirituality]]<br /> [[Category:Philosophy]]<br /> [[Category:Anthroposophy]]<br /> [[Category:New religious movements]]<br /> <br /> {{Anthroposophy-stub}}</div>

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