Kicking Away the Ladder - The Philosophical Roots of Waldorf Education

As Waldorf education approaches its 100th anniversary, this book provides a wonderful opportunity to understand the ideals and philosophy behind this extraordinary educational approach. This thoughtful book will lift the reader's own thinking as it traces from the philosophers of the Age of Enlightenment into the twentieth century, showing what led to the revolution in modern thinking that opened the way for the ideas of Rudolf Steiner. It will be significant for anyone interested in understanding the roots and context of Waldorf education.