Rudolf Steiner Audio CW 200 The New Spirituality and the Experience of Christ: Lecture 2: The development of the I-consciousness since the fifteenth century. (22 October, 1920) by Rudolf Steiner
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Oct 8, 2021 A tour of how modern I-consciousness emerged since the 15th century. Discussion of freedom, individuality, and their clash with social life. Regional contrasts between Western economic, Central political, and Eastern spiritual forces. Exploration of spiritual powers shaping socialism, colonial ambitions, and obstacles to a threefold social ideal.
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Rise Of I‑Consciousness Since The 15th Century
- Rudolf Steiner observes that since the 15th century humanity has developed strong I‑consciousness and individuality.
- He links this epochal change to spiritual forces shaping social life and freedom.
Conscious Foundations For Social Life
- Steiner stresses the need for consciously founded social life alongside rising egoistic forces.
- He argues individuals must take a conscious stand to foster deep inner social foundations.
Threefold Regional Social Character
- Steiner distinguishes Western, Central European, and Eastern social outlooks shaped by modern thought and economics.
- He links these regional differences to how social movements, like socialism, express economically, politically, or religiously.
