In the first decade of the 20th century, August Ewerbeck got word that there were intimate circles in which Rudolf Steiner gave special esoteric training to those admitted to them. So he asked Rudolf Steiner, his teacher, whether he too might be allowed to attend, and received the astonishing reply: “You don’t need to! You have understood my Philosophy of Freedom!”
How do I know if I am studying The Philosophy of Freedom properly? Ask yourself: Am I reading strings of words or is study like "the striking of steel on flint"? If not getting results just work harder until you do.
Congratulations. Rudolf Steiner gave many paths, you have discovered the path he took; The Philosophy of Freedom, the path of pure thinking and ethical individualism suited for todays conscious age of science. The Philosophy of Freedom is not a book that tells you what to think, but instead points to a region of the mind where free will can unfold itself. Discovery of this place will provide a complete justification for the idea of freedom presented in this book. Good Luck.
Without a strong foundation in the science and pure conceptual reasoning described in The Philosophy of Freedom the seeker may be tempted to:
1. submit to some assumed universal will,
2. be drawn to the comforting warmth of yesterdays feeling mysticism, or
3. become lost in the speculative metaphysics usually associated with Steiner today.
Submitted by Tom Last on Mon, 08/17/2009 - 9:43am.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Rudolf Steiner's Philosophy of Freedom hosted by Barack Obama.
What is Rudolf Steiner's philosophy? His foundation book, The Philosophy of Freedom, contains all the principles of Anthroposophy.
Submitted by Tom Last on Mon, 11/23/2009 - 11:26am.
Joel comments: Talking about PoF will never replace trying to live it in Life. What I'd like to see here is more reports of what people are actually experiencing in Life, and less commentary on translations and meanings of the terms. Maybe you can improve the map, and if that is the point of this website, then fine. I'm more interested in helping people meet the dilemmas of actual Life - their biography, than I am in discussing the meaning of words.
We have the start of a very successful translation collaboration, but this will interest only a handful of people. The translation project is a full time job for myself. I have been wondering how the website could get involved in something else. Joel's recommendation of sharing life experience would be of interest to many. Maybe Joel or someone else wants to lead a study group or research project?
A study group or research project could move through the book with an emphasis on applying what is read. Perhaps it could be about trying to verify Steiner's soul observations, which could be listed and discussed. The results could be archived in a way that would help others in their application of the book. Then the website is engaged in understanding theory and life application.
Submitted by Tom Last on Sat, 11/21/2009 - 11:54am.
Chapter 3 DAS DENKEN IM DIENSTE DER WELTAUFFASSUNG
THOUGHT AS THE INSTRUMENT OF KNOWLEDGE
THINKING AS THE INSTRUMENT OF KNOWLEDGE
THINKING IN THE SERVICE OF UNDERSTANDING THE WORLD
THINKING IN THE SERVICE OF KNOWLEDGE
THINKING IN THE SERVICE OF APPREHENDING THE WORLD
THOUGHT IN THE SERVICE OF WORLD CONCEPTION
Without a strong foundation in the science and pure conceptual reasoning described in The Philosophy of Freedom the seeker may be tempted to:
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Rudolf Steiner's Philosophy of Freedom hosted by Barack Obama.
