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Definition of Anthroposophy

1. Noun. 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.

Definition of Anthroposophy

1. n. Knowledge of the nature of man; hence, human wisdom.

Definition of Anthroposophy

1. Noun. Human wisdom; knowledge or understanding of human nature. ¹

2. Noun. A spiritual movement inaugurated by Rudolf Steiner (also capitalized as Anthroposophy). ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Anthroposophy

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Medical Definition of Anthroposophy

1. Knowledge of the nature of man. A spiritual and mystical doctrine that grew out of theosophy and derives mainly from the philosophy of rudolph steiner, austrian social philosopher (1861-1925). (webster, 3d ed) (12 Dec 1998)

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Literary usage of Anthroposophy

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. An Etymological Dictionary of the English Language by John Oswald, Joseph Thomas, James Lynd, John Miller Keagy (1868)
"Anthos ; phyllon. Anthropology. Anthropos; logos. anthroposophy. Anthropos ; sophia. Anthropophagi. Anthropos; phago. ..."

2. Dialogue on Risk Assessment of Transgenic Plants: Scientific, Technological edited by Johannes Wirz (1997)
"The originators, mostly scientists, ethicists and doctors, share an interest in exploring what anthroposophy can bring to the gene debate. ..."

3. Organic Lies: Misconceptions of the United States Organic Act in America and by Mary Choate (2007)
"Steiner founded the philosophy of (and coined the word for) anthroposophy, upon which he then based his agricultural methods. anthroposophy "fosters a ..."

4. Publishers Weekly by Publishers' Board of Trade (U.S.), Book Trade Association of Philadelphia, American Book Trade Union, Am. Book Trade Association, R.R. Bowker Company (1881)
"WB SMITH & Co., NY anthroposophy, by Rev. Dr. C. (', Adams. D. VAN NOSTRAND, NY A manual of sugar analysis, including the application in central to the ..."

5. The Westminster Review by John Chapman, Charles William Wason (1830)
"... of which were divided into " Ontology, Cosmology, anthroposophy, Psychology, Pneumatology, and Metaphysical Theology," might justify a little alarm. ..."

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