The Philosophy of Freedom Study Course

Why study The Philosophy of Freedom ?: When asked which of his books he would most want to see rescued if catastrophe should come upon the world, Rudolf Steiner replied without hesitation: 'The Philosophy of Freedom'. As his core book containing the basic principles of anthroposophy, it also is a description of the inner experiences through which Steiner had actually passed on his path to freedom. Steiner asserts that free spiritual activity—understood as the human ability to think and act independently of one’s physical nature—is the most appropriate path today for inner development and true self-knowledge. While considered a must read for those interested in Rudolf Steiner and his work, many have had trouble getting through the book. This self-study course is intended to encourage closer reading while still leaving the 'thinking' required to achieve the inner training up to the reader.

"That is the reason why it is not exactly popular with people who read a book for information only. It was intended to involve the reader, page by page, in the actual activity of thinking." -RS

"The primary purpose of my book is to serve as thought training, training in the sense that the special way of both thinking and entertaining these thoughts is such as to bring the soul life of the reader into motion in somewhat the way that gymnastics exercise their limbs." -RS”

"The book is a living organism, and to work one’s way through the thoughts it contains is to undergo an inner training. A person to who this has not happened as a result of study need not conclude what I am saying is incorrect, but rather he has not read it correctly or worked hard and thoroughly enough." -RS

Quiz Study Page: Quizzes by Tom Last, Commentary by Eric Cunningham, Audio by Dale Brunsvold

Certificate Requirements: To receive a certificate for the course, which may be accepted for credit at Waldorf Teacher Training programs, it is required that you:
Step One: Register to the website
Step Two: Pass chapter multiple question quizzes (75% grade). Helpful to study Key Terms on chapter "Quiz Study Page" first.
Step Three: Post a response to the chapter in the Forum. Your response to the chapter may be what you have learned, a chapter summary, an answer to a question, an experience, an insight, or something expressed through any art medium.

Forums: Select a chapter forum and then select "post new topic". Anyone may post questions, insights, summaries, or study course responses.

Start: This is a free online self-study course so start at any time. Use 'Contact' or post questions in 'Orientation Forum'.

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