Anthroposophy

Anthroposophy, also called spiritual science by its founder, Rudolf Steiner (or, as some opponents claim, a religion), sprung from the Theosophy movement. The word is derived from the Greek words meaning man-wisdom. Anthroposophy is not to be confused with Anthropology, the scientific study of humankind.

External links

• Anthroposophic Society (Goetheanum)
• Rudolf Steiner Archive (online works, see especially the Books section)
• The Anthroposophy Network
• Sociedade Antroposófica no Brasil
• Anthroposophical Initiatives in India
• Anthroposophical Society in America
• Article: Rudolf Steiner introduced by Owen Barfield. (Barfield's writings were a significant influence on C.S. Lewis (Anglican) and J.R.R.Tolkien (Catholic), neither of whom were anthroposophists. At the end of the article, Barfield uses the Latin phrase, "homo imaginans et amans" which means "man imagining and loving".)
• The Skeptic's Dictionary is more sympathetic than usual to a new religeous esoteric movement.
• "Audio McCarthyism" Six page article from "Stereophile" magazine about Dan Dugan, the Secretary of PLANS (link to PLANS immediately below). The article presents Dugan as a user of McCarthyite deception and smear tactics. Dugan is also moderator of the "waldorf-critics" internet mailing list and a critic of anthroposophy.
• PLANS, People for Legal and Non-Sectarian Schools (critical of Waldorf schools and Anthroposophy in general)