On the Earth We Want to Live
This open access book explores the contributions of anthroposophy to sustainable development, addressing a key research gap. It examines the anthroposophical worldview, providing an integral and holistic perspective on the relationship between humanity and the earth. By delving into its philosophica...
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| description | This open access book explores the contributions of anthroposophy to sustainable development, addressing a key research gap. It examines the anthroposophical worldview, providing an integral and holistic perspective on the relationship between humanity and the earth. By delving into its philosophical foundations, this book sheds light on how anthroposophy envisions sustainable human and environmental development. A central focus is the resilience and impact of 27 pioneering organisations that apply anthroposophical principles in their work. These include multinational companies like Weleda, banks such as the Freie Gemeinschaftsbank Bank, and producers like Sonett, Voelkel and Stockmar. Organisations such as UNEPs Champion of the Earth 2024 Laureate SEKEM in Egypt, Monte Azul in Brazil, and grassroots initiatives like Kufunda Learning Village in Zimbabwe are also featured, showcasing remarkable practices in sustainable development. Some of these institutions have been shaping the field for more than a century, serving as pioneers in their respective areas. Another main section explores perspectives from biodynamic agriculture—as the first method of organic farming and its certification standard Demeter- 100 years of socio-ecological oriented Waldorf education, and the search for associative economics inspired by anthroposophy. This book concludes by expanding the definition of sustainable development through the lens of anthroposophy, integrating both its principles and real-world applications. It is a valuable resource for sustainability practitioners, researchers, students, and educators looking to explore early and ongoing contributions to sustainable development, as well as best practices that can be integrated into academic curricula and professional practice. |
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| spelling | doab-20.500.12854ir-1705262025-12-22T05:43:22Z On the Earth We Want to Live Kronenberg, Johannes Lammerts van Bueren, Edith T. Open Access Sustainable Development Anthroposophy Environmentalism Resilience Socio-ecological Best Practice Sustainable Natives Sustainable Business thema EDItEUR::R Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning thema EDItEUR::R Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning::RN The environment thema EDItEUR::R Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning::RN The environment::RNU Sustainability thema EDItEUR::R Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning::RN The environment::RNF Environmental management thema EDItEUR::J Society and Social Sciences::JH Sociology and anthropology::JHB Sociology thema EDItEUR::R Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning::RN The environment::RNA Environmentalist thought and ideology thema EDItEUR::P Mathematics and Science::PD Science: general issues::PDA Philosophy of science This open access book explores the contributions of anthroposophy to sustainable development, addressing a key research gap. It examines the anthroposophical worldview, providing an integral and holistic perspective on the relationship between humanity and the earth. By delving into its philosophical foundations, this book sheds light on how anthroposophy envisions sustainable human and environmental development. A central focus is the resilience and impact of 27 pioneering organisations that apply anthroposophical principles in their work. These include multinational companies like Weleda, banks such as the Freie Gemeinschaftsbank Bank, and producers like Sonett, Voelkel and Stockmar. Organisations such as UNEPs Champion of the Earth 2024 Laureate SEKEM in Egypt, Monte Azul in Brazil, and grassroots initiatives like Kufunda Learning Village in Zimbabwe are also featured, showcasing remarkable practices in sustainable development. Some of these institutions have been shaping the field for more than a century, serving as pioneers in their respective areas. Another main section explores perspectives from biodynamic agriculture—as the first method of organic farming and its certification standard Demeter- 100 years of socio-ecological oriented Waldorf education, and the search for associative economics inspired by anthroposophy. This book concludes by expanding the definition of sustainable development through the lens of anthroposophy, integrating both its principles and real-world applications. It is a valuable resource for sustainability practitioners, researchers, students, and educators looking to explore early and ongoing contributions to sustainable development, as well as best practices that can be integrated into academic curricula and professional practice. 2025-12-22T05:43:22Z 2025-12-22T05:43:22Z 2025-12-18T09:14:27Z 2025 book ONIX_20251218T100927_9783031987588_26 https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/109292 9783031987588 9783031987571 https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/170526 eng World Sustainability Series; Earth and Environmental Science; Earth and Environmental Science (R0) open access image/jpeg n/a https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/20.500.12657/109292/1/9783031987588.pdf Springer Nature Springer 10.1007/978-3-031-98758-8 10.1007/978-3-031-98758-8 9fa3421d-f917-4153-b9ab-fc337c396b5a 9a6fa332-e61b-4d13-a729-6460b0be3b47 9783031987588 9783031987571 Springer 630 Cham [...] open access |
| spellingShingle | Open Access Sustainable Development Anthroposophy Environmentalism Resilience Socio-ecological Best Practice Sustainable Natives Sustainable Business thema EDItEUR::R Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning thema EDItEUR::R Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning::RN The environment thema EDItEUR::R Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning::RN The environment::RNU Sustainability thema EDItEUR::R Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning::RN The environment::RNF Environmental management thema EDItEUR::J Society and Social Sciences::JH Sociology and anthropology::JHB Sociology thema EDItEUR::R Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning::RN The environment::RNA Environmentalist thought and ideology thema EDItEUR::P Mathematics and Science::PD Science: general issues::PDA Philosophy of science On the Earth We Want to Live |
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| topic_facet | Open Access Sustainable Development Anthroposophy Environmentalism Resilience Socio-ecological Best Practice Sustainable Natives Sustainable Business thema EDItEUR::R Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning thema EDItEUR::R Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning::RN The environment thema EDItEUR::R Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning::RN The environment::RNU Sustainability thema EDItEUR::R Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning::RN The environment::RNF Environmental management thema EDItEUR::J Society and Social Sciences::JH Sociology and anthropology::JHB Sociology thema EDItEUR::R Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning::RN The environment::RNA Environmentalist thought and ideology thema EDItEUR::P Mathematics and Science::PD Science: general issues::PDA Philosophy of science |
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