a philosophy based on the teachings of Rudolf Steiner (1861–1925) which maintains that, by virtue of a prescribed method of self-discipline, cognitional experience of the spiritual world can be achieved.
an·thro·pos·o·phy (ān'thrə-pŏs'ə-fē) n. A system of beliefs and practice based on the teachings of Rudolph Steiner and maintaining that by correct training and personal discipline one can attain experience of the spiritual world.
[anthropo- + (theo)sophy.] an'thro·po·soph'i·cal (-pə-sŏf'ĭ-kəl) adj., an'thro·pos'o·phist n.