It is a path in which the human heart and hand, and especially our capacity for thinking, are essential. Today, when many aspects of our culture are in crisis, and people are easily drawn into cynicism and despair, anthroposophy's vision of human potential is a source of hope and renewal. Since Steiner's death in 1925, many people have sought to continue his research through study, reflection and meditation, and to apply it in many areas of human endeavor. The international center for this work is the School for Spiritual Science, at the Goetheanum in Dornach, Switzerland. Adult education balances study with inner development and creative work.
Medical practice is holistic, treating body, soul, and spirit.
Biodynamic agriculture relates to the earth as a living organism, utilizing sustainable and organic processes. Eurythmy translates the sounds, phrasing, and rhythms of speech and music into movement and gesture. Other work with the arts, cooperative projects, health products, and publishing demonstrate principles of anthroposophy. Anthroposophy does not only want to impart knowledge, it seeks to awaken life.