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About wisdom
by Mieke Mosmuller
20-07-2016 8 comments
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"We have said in the Ethics what the difference is between art and science and the other kindred faculties; but the point of our present discussion is this, that all men suppose what is called Wisdom to deal with the first causes and the principles of things; so that, as has been said before, the man of experience is thought... read more...
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Technical revolution
by Mieke Mosmuller
05-07-2016 4 comments
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In earlier blog-texts I have quoted Rudolf Steiner’s observations about the work of the angels in our souls. On the 18th of May I quoted his revealing these angels' good work; on the 19th of August 2015 I gave a quote about the first effect of our lack of acknowledgement of these angels' activity; on the 28th of Octobe... read more...
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Reading books
by Mieke Mosmuller
29-06-2016 3 comments
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Reading books is a remarkable activity. When we read a novel that arouses our interest, we submerge ourselves in a world of thoughts and feelings of another human being - the author - who tries to communicate all kinds of situations, persons and events. When we read a study book, for instance, a book from Steiner's Collecte... read more...
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Homo sapiens and the iPhone
by Mieke Mosmuller
22-06-2016 5 comments
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The philosophical reflections of this blog started with thoughts about the human being. If we want to follow the ideas of the evolution theories, we find a human being that can know about his world and himself. In so far as he is a knowing human being, we can call him Homo sapiens; in so far as he also has the possibility to... read more...
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How to live a balanced life outwardly?
by Mieke Mosmuller
15-06-2016 3 comments
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In a comment on the last week’s text, the following question was asked: ‘Given that perception of thinking brings the balance between sense perception and ordinary thinking, is there a way to be active in this way, ie active in outward deeds, where sense perception and ordinary thinking are an inevitable part of... read more...
