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The Riddles of Philosophy by Rudolf Steiner

The Riddles of Philosophy by Rudolf Steiner

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Together with Truth and Science and The Philosophy of Freedom, The Riddles of Philosophy can be considered as one third of a philosophical trilogy.

 

The full title of this book is, The Riddles of Philosophy Presented in an Outline of Its History. It is not a “history of philosophy,” although the approach is historical. It is a review of historical and present-day world conceptions. Originally, this work appeared in two volumes in the German language. The first English edition appeared in 1973 and is bound as one volume.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is “The Riddles of Philosophy” about?

Rudolf Steiner traces the development of Western philosophical thinking and presents changing world conceptions as expressions of the evolution of human consciousness.
How does the book relate to Steiner’s other philosophical works?

It can be read as part of a philosophical trilogy with “Truth and Science” and “The Philosophy of Freedom.”
What is the book’s full title?

Its full title is “The Riddles of Philosophy Presented in an Outline of Its History.”
What makes the book’s approach distinctive?

Rather than only cataloging systems, Steiner follows the living process by which philosophical thinking changes through history and opens new ways of understanding consciousness.