|
An Occult Physiology
8 lectures by Rudolf
Steiner
In An Occult
Physiology, Rudolf Steiner represents the human organism as
much more than conventional medical science would even consider. He
describes it in form and function, and in its very evolution, as the
expression of activities of soul and spirit, both human and
super-human.
Given the upsurge of
interest in complementary therapies and treatments, medical
researchers are gradually being pressured to reassess and expand
existing knowledge about the structure and organization of the human
body. But in spite of the advances in modern technology, there are
vast areas of human physiological activity which continue to remain
undetectable. Such processes, indicates Rudolf Steiner, are
connected to spiritual forces.
In these revealing
lectures Steiner concentrates on the relationship of such forces to
the physical organs. In particular, he discusses the organs which
make up our digestive and respiratory systems; the significance of
`warmth' in the function of the blood and its effects upon the ego;
and the evolutionary process implicit in the formation of the spinal
column and brain. Steiner's descriptions are detailed and objective
and will communicate to doctors and therapists, as well as to
students of Steiner's spiritual philosophy and general readers.
Rudolf Steiner Press
8 lectures; Prague, 20-28 March 1911; GA128
205pp; paperback
ISBN: 1-85584-141-X
To purchase this title, please
click here:
An Occult Physiology - Rudolf Steiner
Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) called
his spiritual philosophy 'anthroposophy', meaning 'wisdom of the
human being'. As a highly developed seer, he based his work on
direct knowledge and perception of spiritual dimensions. He
initiated a modern and universal 'science of spirit', accessible to
anyone willing to exercise clear and unprejudiced thinking.
From his spiritual investigations
Steiner provided suggestions for the renewal of many activities,
including education (both general and special), agriculture,
medicine, economics, architecture, science, philosophy, religion and
the arts. Today there are literally thousands of schools, clinics,
farms and other organizations involved in practical work based on
his principles. His many published works feature his research into
the spiritual nature of the human being, the evolution of the world
and humanity, and methods of personal development. Steiner wrote
some 30 books and delivered over 6,000 lectures across Europe. In
1924 he founded the General Anthroposophical Society, which today
has branches throughout the world.
Prompt
delivery within the United Kingdom and overseas.
Copyright © 2005 Skylark Books
|
