| 英文說明 |
"This biography does not aim for completeness,
but focuses on Rudolf Steiner's being, intentions,
and journey-aspects that must not be obliterated
by the many events, foundations, and people involved
with Anthroposophy.... It wants to convey
(to quote Emil Leinhas) 'the immense greatness and
unique significance of this individuality who radiates
out over the centuries.'" -Peter Selg (from the introduction)
To acknowledge and understand Rudolf Steiner's
unique achievement and life's work, one must be able to
accept that the founder and spiritual researcher of
Anthroposophy was "a citizen of two worlds":
the spiritual and the physical.
Anthroposophy teaches that this duality, rather than
being a quality reserved for special individualities,
is inherent to human nature. According to Rudolf Steiner,
it is a central aspect of being human,
even in times when the suprasensory aspect of humanity
is eclipsed (for ordinary day consciousness) and
almost eliminated by certain civilizations.
The interest in Rudolf Steiner's person and essence,
in his attitude toward life and work, will continue to grow in
the decades and centuries that lie ahead, both within
and outside the anthroposophical movement.
It will take hold of entirely different groups of people,
including those who come with spiritual questions or
discover them in times of need. Rudolf Steiner's work
grew to be "one unique effort of bringing courage to
human beings" (Michael Bauer). This is the first of
seven comprehensive volumes on Rudolf Steiner's "being,
intentions, and journey." It presents Rudolf Steiner from
childhood and youth through his doctorate degree and
up to the time of his work for the Goethe Archives as
editor of Goethe's scientific writings. By considering
his formative years in depth, we come to understand
better the roots and development of Rudolf Steiner's
later spiritual research and teachings.
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