Anthroposophie Im Umrissentwurf Eines Systems Idealer Weltansicht Auf Realistischer Grundlage

A philosophical text written in the late 19th century. The book presents a framework for an ideal worldview grounded in realism, seeking to reconcile anthropocentric knowledge with philosophical inquiry. It engages with various ideas surrounding idealism and realism, highlighting the contradictions and interdependencies between them. The opening of the work serves as an introduction to the author's philosophical intentions and the development of his thoughts. Zimmermann reflects on the genesis of the book, attributing its creation to a deep, transformative insight that compelled him to bring order to his previously scattered ideas. He outlines the goals of his philosophy as bridging speculative and empirical philosophies by establishing a system that not only seeks knowledge but aims to manifest it through human action. This initial portion sets the stage for a detailed exploration of logical, aesthetic, and ethical ideas, which will make up the subsequent sections of the text.