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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAnthroposophy
/ˌæn.θrəˈpɒs.ə.fi/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A philosophy that emphasizes the spiritual nature of humanity and the importance of personal development.
"Many educators incorporate principles of anthroposophy into their teaching methods." - 2
A movement founded by Rudolf Steiner that advocates for a holistic approach to education, agriculture, and medicine.
"The Waldorf education system is based on anthroposophy."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the modern Greek roots 'anthropos' meaning human and 'sophia' meaning wisdom. Coined in the early 20th century by Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner to describe a philosophy that claims to impart a spiritual knowledge of the human being and the universe.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Anthroposophy" is said worldwide
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anthroposophie
Transliteration: ãtʁɔpɔzofi
"L'anthroposophie est une philosophie spirituelle."
Anthroposophie
Transliteration: ʔan.tʁo.poˈzoː.fɪ
"Die Anthroposophie wurde von Rudolf Steiner gegründet."
antroposofia
Transliteration: antroposofia
"L'antroposofia è una filosofia che promuove lo sviluppo spirituale."
antroposofía
Transliteration: antroposofía
"La antroposofía se basa en la comprensión espiritual del ser humano."
antroposofia
Transliteration: antroposofia
"A antroposofia é uma filosofia que busca o desenvolvimento espiritual."
मानवज्ञान
Transliteration: Maanavgyan
"मानवज्ञान एक आध्यात्मिक दर्शन है।"
人智学
Transliteration: Rénzhìxué
"人智学是一种强调人类精神本质的哲学。"
인간학
Transliteration: Inganhak
"인간학은 인간의 영적 본질을 강조하는 철학입니다."
人智学
Transliteration: Jinchigaku
"人智学は人間の精神的な本質を強調する哲学です。"
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