Transforming Social Capacities through Spiritual Experiences of Nature
October 15 – 17, 2010 at the Chicago Waldorf School
A working conference sponsored by the Anthroposophical Society in America, in collaboration with the Natural Science Section and the Section for the Social Sciences, hosted by the Chicago Branch
Modern education tells us that what we see, measure, and weigh are the criteria by which we can know the reality of the natural world. And by penetrating ever deeper, we will come to understand the more hidden realities of nature. This perspective can lead to a profound misunderstanding of nature, creating a mistreatment and exploitation of the earth, plants, and animals. This same way of knowing carries into the human realm. By only seeing the outer human being, unhealthy relationships and anti-social attitudes find a foothold in our dealings between one another. We become less human.
Our task in evolution is to become more fully human, not less so. Anthroposophy supports this evolutionary path.
Speakers
Gunther Hauk has been a teacher, lecturer, biodynamic gardener and beekeeper for more than thirty-five years.
Jennifer Greene is Executive Director of the Water Research Institute in Blue Hill, Maine.
Kim Snyder-Vine has been teaching, performing and consulting in creative speech, drama, and hygienic speech, for children and adults, in waldorf schools and waldorf teacher training institutes, as well as private and public venues, worldwide, since 1983.
Fees
Conference Fees: Fee for members is $140; for non-members $180; seniors 65 & over, $70; youth 25 & under, $50. The conference fee covers all lectures and workshops, the Friday evening performance and Saturday lunch. If you need financial assistance, please contact Marian León at the Society’s office, 734.662.9355. A few scholarships are available.
Donations to our scholarship fund will be gratefully accepted. The scholarship fund will be used to enable others to attend the conference.
There is no fee for the Class lesson, nor for the Annual General Meeting.
Cancellations: Refunds of the conference fee, minus a $35 processing fee, are available if requested by Monday, October 18th.
For information about the Chicago Waldorf School call Maureen Flannery: 773.225.8067