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Rudolf Steiner
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Rudolf Steiner

Rudolf Steiner was an Austro-Croatian spiritual thinker who founded the anthroposophy movement in the early 20th century. He is best known today for Waldorf schools, Weleda cosmetics and biodynamic farming.

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Rudolf Steiner, the founder of anthroposophy, in a photograph.

Waldorf schools and Weleda founder: Who was Rudolf Steiner?

Waldorf schools and Weleda founder: Who was Rudolf Steiner?

Steiner's Waldorf schools can be found the world over, but the man — and his contradictions — remain unknown.
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