How might we improve the way we organize society, so that human beingscan live in greater peace, dignity and justice?Against a background of chronic discontent and social conflictaround the globe, Richard Masters presents a comprehensive surveyof Rudolf Steiner’s work on societal reform, sifting through andsummarizing the content of dozens of books, lectures anddiscussions. Rudolf Steiner (1861–1925) is not known today for hissocial thinking, but he wrote and spoke at length on such issuesduring and after WWI, engaging with audiences ranging fromroyalty, politicians and business owners to illiterate, dispossessedfactory workers. Central to his ideas was his ‘threefold’ approach topolitics, economics and culture, arguing that their roles should beclarified and the three spheres allowed to thrive independently.Drawing on the full range of source material – including much notyet available in English – the author reveals the continuingrelevance of Steiner’s work to our contemporary situation. With anemphasis on accessibility, he builds up the subject methodically,studying the main ideas from differing perspectives. He alsoprovides candid reflections on the degree to which Steiner’sproposals are still applicable to current policy and practice.Authoritative and yet jargon-free, Rudolf Steiner and Social Reformoffers innovative and stimulating ideas for anyone concerned withthe state of our world.
