Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Austrian philosopher and founder of anthroposophy: Rudolf Steiner was an Austrian philosopher, social reformer, architect, and esotericist. He is best known as the founder of anthroposophy, a spiritual philosophy that seeks to bridge the gap between science and spirituality through a path of inner development.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The educational methods developed by Rudolf Steiner form the basis of Waldorf schools.
  • Rudolf Steiner's lectures on agriculture led to the biodynamic farming movement.

Advanced Usage

• "Steinerian" (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the ideas and work of Rudolf Steiner.
  • The school's curriculum has a distinctly Steinerian approach to child development.

Variants and Related Words

• Anthroposophy (n): The spiritual philosophy founded by Rudolf Steiner.
  • Anthroposophy explores the spiritual nature of humanity and the universe.
• Waldorf education (n): An educational philosophy based on Rudolf Steiner's anthroposophical insights.
• Biodynamic agriculture (n): A holistic farming system initiated from Rudolf Steiner's agricultural lectures.

Synonyms

• Philosopher: Thinker, theorist.
• Founder: Originator, initiator.

Related Terms and Concepts

• Eurythmy: An expressive movement art developed by Rudolf Steiner.
• Goethean science: A phenomenological approach to science influenced by Goethe and further developed by Rudolf Steiner.

Noun

1. Austrian philosopher who founded anthroposophy (1861-1925)