"The Spiritual Guidance of Man and of Mankind" by Rudolf Steiner is a philosophical exploration into the spiritual growth of individuals and humanity as a whole, drawing from esoteric traditions and possibly written in the early 1900s. The book presents the concept of a guiding wisdom that shapes the soul's journey through life and rebirth, highlighting its importance for both personal and societal advancement. It introduces the idea of a dual self, with a higher self orchestrating subconscious growth in childhood, and stresses the role of introspection in understanding how past deeds shape present awareness. Arguing for the existence of superior spiritual powers that guide human lives, the book suggests that early childhood wisdom impacts adult capabilities and understanding, creating a framework for inspecting how these spiritual forces influence both individual lives and the wider evolution of humankind.
The Spiritual Guidance of Man and of Mankind
By Rudolf Steiner
Unlock the ancient secrets of the soul's journey as higher powers shape destinies across lifetimes, influencing humanity's spiritual path.
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About the AuthorRudolf Joseph Lorenz Steiner was an Austrian occultist, social reformer, architect, esotericist, and claimed clairvoyant. Steiner gained initial recognition at the end of the nineteenth century as a literary critic and published works including The Philosophy of Freedom. At the beginning of the twentieth century he founded an esoteric spiritual movement, anthroposophy, with roots in German idealist philosophy and theosophy. His teachings are influenced by Christian Gnosticism or neognosticism. Many of his ideas are pseudoscientific. He was also prone to pseudohistory.
Rudolf Joseph Lorenz Steiner was an Austrian occultist, social reformer, architect, esotericist, and claimed clairvoyant. Steiner gained initial recognition at the end of the nineteenth century as a literary critic and published works including The Philosophy of Freedom. At the beginning of the twentieth century he founded an esoteric spiritual movement, anthroposophy, with roots in German idealist philosophy and theosophy. His teachings are influenced by Christian Gnosticism or neognosticism. Many of his ideas are pseudoscientific. He was also prone to pseudohistory.
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