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The Spirit of Camphill by Karl König

The Spirit of Camphill by Karl König

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Fleeing from Nazi Europe in the late 1930s, Austrian native Karl König and his colleagues founded the first Camphill community for children with special needs, outside Aberdeen in northern Scotland. These seven essays by König explain the principles behind what has grown to become a worldwide movement.

The insights in the book reveal the inner motivations that drove Karl König and his team to persevere with their social project, and help modern-day readers to understand how they succeeded in building a network that now numbers more than a hundred communities in twenty countries around the world.

The Spirit of Camphill includes extensive diary excerpts, documents, and photographs from the Karl König Archive.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Spirit of Camphill explain?

Across seven essays, Karl König explains the principles and inner motivations behind Camphill’s founding and its growth into an international community movement.

Who will find The Spirit of Camphill especially useful?

It is especially useful for readers interested in Camphill history, inclusive community life, social renewal, and Karl König’s practical and spiritual work.

What archival materials are included in the book?

The book includes extensive diary excerpts, historical documents, and photographs from the Karl König Archive alongside König’s seven essays.

Where and why was the first Camphill community founded?

Karl König and colleagues fleeing Nazi Europe founded it outside Aberdeen in northern Scotland in the late 1930s as a community for children with special needs.