Rudolf Steiner

Rudolf Steiner (1861–1925) became a respected and
well-published scientific, literary, and philosophical
scholar, particularly known for his work on Goethe's
scientific writings. At the beginning of the twentieth
century, he began to develop his earlier philosophical
principles into an approach to methodical research of
psychological and spiritual phenomena. His multifaceted
genius has led to innovative and holistic approaches in
medicine, philosophy, religion, education (Waldorf schools),
special education (the Camphill movement), economics,
agriculture (biodynamics), science, architecture, and the
arts (drama, speech and eurythmy). In 1924 he founded the
General Anthroposophical Society, which has branches
throughout the world.