Anthroposophy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌænθɹəˈpɑsəfi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Anthroposophy is a noun meaning A philosophy founded in the early 20th century by the esotericist Rudolf Steiner (also capitalized as Anthroposophy), postulating the existence of an objective, intellectually comprehensible spiritual world accessible to direct experience through inner development.
Meaning
A philosophy founded in the early 20th century by the esotericist Rudolf Steiner (also capitalized as Anthroposophy), postulating the existence of an objective, intellectually comprehensible spiritual world accessible to direct experience through inner development.
More Meanings
- (archaic, as used before Rudolf Steiner) Knowledge or understanding of human nature.
Example Sentences
Anthroposophy was having definite effects. I couldn't take any of this to heart. Other-worldliness tinged it all and every little while my spirit seemed to dissociate itself.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include theanthroposophy, anthroposomatology, humanics, anthroponomy, anthropology, anthropics.
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