Rudolf Steiner Audio CW 107: Disease Karma and Healing: Lecture 18: Evolution, involution and creation out of nothing (Berlin, 17 June 1909) [End of Book] by Rudolf Steiner
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May 8, 2021 Discover the fascinating distinctions between human and animal development, with a spotlight on education's role. Unpack the stages of human evolution and the transformative journey towards self-awareness. Delve into the powerful connection between thought, karma, and morality, emphasizing how our choices shape collective growth. Explore the spiritual ties between creation and evolution. Finally, learn how environment and community influence personal development and enhance our shared evolution.
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Human vs. Animal Development
- Human beings, unlike animals, undergo multiple "births" throughout their development: physical, etheric, astral, and ego births.
- These stages correspond to shedding different developmental envelopes and mark distinct phases of growth.
Development and Lifespan
- Plants and some lower animals die after sexual maturation because they lack the inner potential for further development.
- Higher animals and humans, possessing astral bodies and egos, continue developing after this stage.
Human Evolution vs. Plant Repetition
- Humans, unlike plants, continually enhance their being by absorbing new developmental factors during their lifetime.
- This allows us to evolve from one incarnation to the next, unlike plants which merely repeat their previous form.