Description
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewEco-Alchemy makes a solid case for the importance of anthroposophist initiatives to the evolution of modern environmentalism. . . . It deserves a wide readership among those interested in esoteric spirituality, environmental politics, and the controversial interaction between religion and public affairs. * Reading Religion *
"As its name suggests Eco-Alchemy describes an intermixing and re-constituting of ideas and good intentions that have been emerging and manifesting themselves over the last hundred years. [...] The analysis offered in Eco-Alchemy presents a very respectful and balanced picture of anthroposophy and yet does not shy away from describing the shortcomings and errors which have occurred over the years, nor the need to change, transform itself and learn from other progressive movements. It is an important work that should be widely available particularly to those undertaking a study of environmental philosophy." * Camphill Pages *
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Eco-Alchemy is a welcome contribution to the study of esotericism and the history of environmentalism, both for its unique insights and for his attention to the influence of esoteric thought and practice on popular culture." * Journal for the Study of Esotericism *
"This is an exemplary book and a cause for celebration: a judicious, balanced, and well-informed discussion of Rudolf Steiner’s work." * Journal for the Study of Religion, Nature and Culture *
“An especially timely book. . . . A valuable resource for students of new religions, environmentalism, agrarianism, organics, the western esoteric tradition, and, of course, Steiner’s unique addition to the world’s religious ecology. It is an important addition to scholarship on new religions. . . . A fine primer on the religion itself.” * Novo Religio *
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments
Introduction: The Ecology of Environmentalism
Seed
Rudolf Steiner’s Holistic Vision
Roots
Biodynamics and the Origins of Organic Agriculture
Branches
Anthroposophical Initiatives and the Growing Environmental Movement
Flowers
New Economies for Environmentalism
Fruit
The Broader Ecology of Camphill
Ecology
The Boundaries of Anthroposophy
Evolution
Anthroposophy’s Gifts to the Environmental Movement
Notes
Index
