an·thro·pos·o·phy ( n thr -p s -f )n. A system of beliefs and practice based on the teachings of Rudolph Steiner and maintaining that by correct training and personal discipline one can attain experience of the spiritual world. [anthropo- + (theo)sophy.] an thro·po·sophi·cal (-p-sf -kl) adj.an thro·poso·phist n. |
anthroposophy [ˌænθrəˈpɒsəfɪ]
n
(Spirituality, New Age, Astrology & Self-help / Alternative Belief Systems) the spiritual and mystical teachings of Rudolph Steiner, based on the belief that creative activities such as myth making, which formed a part of life in earlier times, are psychologically valuable, esp for educational and therapeutic purposes
anthroposophic [ˌænθrəpəʊˈsɒfɪk] adj
anthroposophist n
anthroposophy
a movement developed from theosophy by Rudolf Steiner, Austrian social philosopher, to develop the faculty of cognition and the awareness of spiritual reality, — anthroposophist, n. — anthroposophical, adj.
See also: Mankind
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| Noun | 1. | anthroposophy - a system of beliefs and practices based on the philosophy of Rudolf Steiner; it claims to integrate the practical and psychological in child-centered education system of rules, system - a complex of methods or rules governing behavior; "they have to operate under a system they oppose"; "that language has a complex system for indicating gender" |
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anthroposophy
n → Anthroposophie f
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