In this third updated edition Rudi Lissau gives a fascinating overview of Rudolf Steiner's life, philosophy, meditative path and work. He summarizes Steiner's revolutionary thinking on Waldorf education, biodynamic farming, medicine, the arts and sciences - offering an inspiring alternative to materialism. Uniquely amongst spiritual teachers, Steiner was also an activist who campaigned against totalitarianism, nationalism, imperialism, free market capitalism and for a commonwealth society based on freedom, equality and fraternity. Central to his teaching were profound insights into Christ and the destiny of humanity.