The Outline of Occult Science - Hardcover

by Rudolf Steiner (Author)

The Outline of Occult Science is a book written by Rudolf Steiner, a philosopher and esotericist who founded the spiritual movement known as Anthroposophy. In this book, Steiner provides a comprehensive overview of the spiritual world and the laws that govern it, drawing on his own experiences and insights as well as the teachings of other spiritual traditions.The book is divided into two main parts. The first part explores the nature of the human being and the various levels of consciousness that exist beyond the physical realm. Steiner describes the different bodies that make up the human being, including the physical body, the etheric body, the astral body, and the ego, and explains how they interact with one another to create a complete human being.The second part of the book delves into the spiritual world itself, examining the laws that govern it and the various beings that inhabit it. Steiner describes the hierarchy of spiritual beings, from the lowest elemental beings to the highest divine beings, and explains how they interact with one another and with the physical world.Throughout the book, Steiner emphasizes the importance of spiritual development and the role that each individual plays in the evolution of the spiritual world. He also discusses the relationship between science and spirituality, arguing that the two are not mutually exclusive but rather complementary aspects of human knowledge.Overall, The Outline of Occult Science is a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of the spiritual world and the laws that govern it, written by one of the most influential esoteric thinkers of the 20th century.1922. The Characters of the Occult Science; The Nature of Man; Sleep and Death; The Evolution of the World and Man; Perception of Higher Worlds; Concerning Initiation; The Present and Future Evolution of the World and of Humanity; Details from the Domain of Occult Science; Man's Etheric Body; The Astral World; The Course of Human Life; The Principles of Man; The Dream State; Super Physical Knowledge; Beings in the Spiritual World.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.