The Philosophy of Spiritual Activity: Fundamentals of a Modern View of the World [First Edition]

West Nyack, New York: Rudolf Steiner Publications, Inc. , 1963. Stated First Edition. 1963 copyright by Rudolf Steiner Publications. Results of Introspective Observations According to the Method of Natural Science. Sienna full-cloth buckram boards, gilt spine titles, slight shelf wear. Pages fine; no writing. Bind fine; hinges intact. Original pictorial dust wrapper, slight wear; unclipped 5.00, protected in new clear sleeve. Unique light ray cover design on navy b.g. by Kurt John Witt. Scarce near fine example in original wrapper. Presented here by Rudolf Steiner is the spiritual path Contents: "Bibliographical Notes; Foreword; Introduction: Rudolf Steiner as a Philosopher; Author's Preface to the Revised Edition, 1918; - The Knowledge of Freedom: i. The Conscious Human Deed; ii. The Fundamental Urge for Knowledge; iii. Thinking in the Service of Understanding the World; iv. The World as Perception; v. The Act of Knowing the World; vi. The Human Individuality; vii. Are There Limits to Knowledge; - The Reality of Freedom: viii. The Factors of Life; ix. The Idea of Freedom; x. Philosophy of Freedom and Monism; xi. World Purpose and Life Purpose (The Destination of Man); xii. Moral Imagination (Darwinism and Morality); xiii. The Value of Life (Pessimism and Optimism); xiv. Individuality and Species; - Ultimate Questions: The Consequences of Monism; Addition to the Revised Edition of 1918; Revised introduction to the Edition of 1894; - Truth and Knowledge: Editorial and Reference Notes; and, an Index. Features a fourteen page reference notes section to principal themes in this volume based on other Steiner works compiled by Paul M. Allen who also provides the introduction. And, a detailed eight-page index containing over 500 subject entries. Printed in the United States of America. 411 pages. Insured post.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.