What is Anthroposophy?

Anthroposophy is the “wisdom of being human.”

According to Dr. Rudolf Steiner, “Anthroposophy is a path of knowledge, to guide the Spiritual in the human being to the Spiritual in the universe. It arises in man as a need of the heart, of the life of feeling; and it can be justified only inasmuch as it can satisfy this inner need…” (1924-25)

Rudolf Steiner (February 27, 1861 – March 30, 1925) was an Austrian philosopher, literary scholar, architect, playwright, educator, and social thinker. The founder of “Anthroposophy,” he is well-known for its numerous practical applications, including Waldorf education, biodynamic agriculture, the Camphill movement for special adults and children, anthroposophical medicine, the movement art of eurythmy and other new impulses in art, architecture, etc. His prolific writings reveal deep philosophical, social, and spiritual insights regarding the nature of human society. Many of these ideas continue to inform and inspire our understanding and improvement of human life, and support the advance toward a better world for all.