The Formation of Self-Consciousness, Psyche, and Human Organism

In this cycle of lectures, Rudolf Steiner illuminates the connection of man as a being possessing spirit, soul, and body with the surrounding worlds in an unusual way.

Considering the formation of the human body during evolution, the author shows how man from incarnation to incarnation acquires self-consciousness and free thinking, and points out what deviations from the norm in internal organs lead to changes and deformations of the psyche.

The issues of dualism of thought and will, peculiarities of memory, as well as the capacity for love are examined by the author in connection with the influence of spiritual-cosmic forces.

The book will be of interest not only to those interested in the works of R. Steiner but also to educators and medical professionals.