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The Philosophy of Spiritual Activity

by Rudolf Steiner

First published
1921
Reading level
Fairly demanding
Price
Free

About the book

"The Philosophy of Spiritual Activity" by Rudolf Steiner is a philosophical work published in 1894. This foundational text examines whether human beings can truly be free. Steiner divides his exploration into two main parts: first investigating how thinking relates to knowledge and perception, then analyzing the conditions necessary for freedom and developing what he calls "ethical individualism." Through introspective observation following scientific methods, Steiner argues that freedom lies in becoming conscious of our motivations and that thinking provides the key to genuine human liberty.

  • Knowledge, Theory of
  • Anthroposophy
  • Life
  • Free will and determinism

Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #55761. The Philosophy of Spiritual Activity on Wikipedia.

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