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Between Occultism and Nazism: Anthroposophy and the Politics of Race in the Fascist Era

Staudenmaier, Peter·2014·BRILL eBooks
DOI 10.1163/9789004270152
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The relationship between Nazism and occultism has been an object of fascination and speculation for decades. Peter Staudenmaier's Between Occultism and Nazism provides a detailed historical examination centered on the anthroposophist movement founded by Rudolf Steiner. Its surprising findings reveal a remarkable level of Nazi support for Waldorf schools, biodynamic farming, and other anthroposophist initiatives, even as Nazi officials attempted to suppress occult tendencies. The book also includes an analysis of anthroposophist involvement in the racial policies of Fascist Italy. Based on extensive archival research, this study offers rich material on controversial questions about the nature of esoteric spirituality and alternative cultural ideals and their political resonance.

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Authors
Staudenmaier, P.
Corresponding author
Staudenmaier, Peter
ORCID
Staudenmaier, Peter
Venue
BRILL eBooks
Publisher
BRILL
Published
2014-04-03
DOI
10.1163/9789004270152
OpenAlex
W4231731825
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29
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2026: 3 · 2025: 3 · 2024: 6 · 2023: 5 · 2022: 2 · 2020: 4 · 2019: 1 · 2018: 1 · 2017: 3 · 2015: 1
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1.70
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book
Language
en
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closed
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BRILL eBooks (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Religious studies › Religious Studies and Spiritual Practices
  • Social Sciences › Political Science and International Relations › European history and politics
  • Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Philosophy › Scientific and Historical Analyses
Keywords
occultism, National Socialism, Rudolf Steiner, Waldorf schools, biodynamic agriculture, Nazi racial policy, Fascist Italy

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