Steiner Studies: Band 7 - 2026

Report

• Albert Schmelzer: Steiner in the Tension between Philosophy, Spirituality and Lifeworld (Steiner im Spannungsfeld von Philosophie, Spiritualität und Lebenswelt) DOI: 10.12857/STS.951000740-22
  Abstract

  On 13 and 14 November 2025, an interdisciplinary expert colloquium on »Steiner at the Intersection between Philosophy, Spirituality and Lived Experience« (Steiner im Spannungsfeld von Philosophie, Spiritualität und Lebenswelt) took place at Campus I of Alanus University of Arts and Social Sciences in Alfter. The colloquium was organised by the Institute for Education and Social Innovation (Institut für Bildung und gesellschaftliche Innovation) in cooperation with the International Steiner Studies of the publishing house frommann-holzboog. The aim of the colloquium was to treat Rudolf Steiner not merely as the founder of Anthroposophy, but to analyse his work in a differentiated manner from philosophical, religious-spiritual, cultural and historical perspectives. The event was organised by Prof. Dr. Hartmut Traub and Prof. Dr. Marcelo da Veiga, founding president of Alanus University and director of the Institut für Bildung und gesellschaftliche Innovation (ibugi).).
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• Marcelo da Veiga: Albert Schmelzer: Rudolf Steiner im Spannungsfeld von Freiheitsphilosophie und Menschenrechten, Nation und »Rasse«. DOI: 10.12857/STS.951000740-23
  Abstract

  Besides the repeatedly posed question of the scientific status of anthroposophy – which, fundamentally, implies the question of the scientific status of spiritual teachings as such – the topic of »race« is the field that places Steiner most strongly in the public spotlight. It is far more emotionally charged than the rather abstract epistemological debates about scientificity and is much better suited to generating attention on social media and in talk shows.
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