Philosophy of Biodynamic Farming + Rudolf Steiner

Jan 18 2021 • 2 hrs 16 mins

Austrian philosopher and educational reformer Rudolf Steiner (1861–1925) remains perhaps best known for the educational methods he pioneered in his Waldorf schools, which have spread slowly but steadily around the world since his death. The New Age philosopher, Rudolf Steiner was the most prolific and arguably the most influential philosopher of his era.

“Our highest endeavor must be to develop free human beings who are able of themselves to impart purpose and direction to their lives. The need for imagination, a sense of truth, and a feeling of responsibility—these three forces are the very nerve of education.” ― Rudolf Steiner

Rudolf Steiner also anticipated the growth of organic farming in his opposition to chemical fertilizers. In his view, a farm should be a self-contained ecological entity. Biodynamic Farming is based on Steiner's spiritual scientific research drawn from the belief that everything that is alive is a process undergoing a constant transformation. Compared to organic farming (in common they have: a holistic vision, a closed cycle farming organism, no synthetic chemicals, use of species that are native to the region, no extreme specialization), biodynamic agriculture is based on a way of thinking and acting that respects both the physical world and the non-physical, spiritual and cosmic realities acting in it.

Man is seen as part of nature and not as working against nature: the fundamental aim of biodynamic agriculture is to restore balance and its purpose does not leave things to Nature, but goes beyond Nature, helping it, by supporting its evolution, to obtain a more fertile land that is richer with life. I hope you enjoy this episode. Wishing you peace, love & good health right now for you and your loved ones.

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