How might we improve the way we organize society, so that human beings can live in greater peace, dignity and justice? Against a background of chronic discontent and social conflict around the globe, Richard Masters presents a comprehensive survey of Rudolf Steiner’s work on societal reform, sifting through and summarizing the content of dozens of ......
Creative Form Drawing with Children: Workbook 1 is a form drawing resource for teachers working with ages 6-10. It is designed to be used with the Steiner/Waldorf curriculum from classes one through three, although it will also be valuable to home-educating parents using the Steiner/Waldorf ethos as their base. ......
This book is a comprehensive overview of what is taught in Steiner-Waldorf schools, and why.As well as describing the content and methods of the Waldorf curriculum, this book provides a clear overview of the ideas behind the approach. It includes:-- a summary of the ideas underpinning this unique form of education-- a survey of child development ......
An Introduction to the Spiritual Processes in Human Life and in the Cosm
Written in 1904 (CW 9)Theosophy is a key work for gaining a solid footing in spiritual reality as described by Rudolf Steiner. It is organized into four parts. First, Steiner builds a comprehensive understanding of human nature: physical bodily nature; soul qualities; spirit being, or I-being; and the higher spiritual aspects. This leads us to ......
An Introduction to the Supersensible Knowledge of the World and the Destination of Man
Given his energetic involvement in practical initiatives and extensive lecturing, Rudolf Steiner had little time to write books. Of those he did write - belonging almost entirely to the earlier years of his work - four titles form an indispensable introduction to his later teaching: Knowledge of the Higher Worlds, Occult Science, The Philosophy of ......
How can we change the way we think about dying and death? Can we build a new relationship with loved ones who have passed?
Iris Paxino, psychologist and professional counsellor, has spent her adult life exploring near-death experiences. In this book she shares insights from her studies, as well as her ......
When Rudolf Steiner gave these lectures 80 years ago, industrial farming was on the rise and organic methods were being replaced in the name of science, efficiency and technology. With the widespread alarm over the quality of food in recent years, and the growth of the organic movement and its mainstream acceptance, perceptions are changing. The ......
''The two streams in the human being combine to produce what is commonly known as a person's temperament. Our inner self and our inherited traits co-mingle in it. Temperament is an intermediary between what connects us to an ancestral line and what we bring with us...Temperament strikes a balance between the eternal and the ephemeral...'' From ......
Arts and crafts are a core part of the Steiner-Waldorf curriculum, helping children to develop practical skills as well as spacial awareness, creativity and self-discovery. This comprehensive book addresses every aspect of arts and crafts, including wood work, forestry, metal work and pottery. Written by experienced Waldorf craft teachers, this ......