Description
The late nineteenth-century was an era of contrasts. On the one hand, philosophical materialism was increasing its influence over science. On the other, there was a growing social awareness and quest for spiritual values.
Karl Koenig explores the personal stories of twenty-nine pioneers whose work and experiences helped shape that era. They include artists and writers, social reformers, philosophers and political activists, and scientists. He considers how they responded as individuals to the challenges of the changing world around them. His insights and conclusions are relevant for us today, as we face our own time of change and upheaval.
The biographies include Helen Keller (1880 1968), Samuel Hahnemann (1755 1843), Sigmund Freud (1856 1939), Lou Salome (1861 1937), Gustav Mahler (1860 1911), Charles Darwin (1809 1882) and Adolf von Hildebrand (1847 1921).
About the Author
Karl Koenig (1902-66) was well-known as a physician, author and lecturer. He began his work at the Institute of Embryology at the University of Vienna. In 1940 he founded the Camphill Movement in Scotland. Based on Rudolf Steiner's insights into human development, the special education schools for children and villages for adults with special needs are now established in many parts of the world.
Book Information
ISBN 9780863158452
Author Karl Koenig
Format Paperback
Page Count 496
Imprint Floris Books
Publisher Floris Books
Weight(grams) 541g
