Steiner describes the evolutionary task facing contemporary humanity as it prepares to enter the sixth epoch. In the past, human souls felt a strong connection with the group soul to which they belonged. Today, all 'group soul' characteristics - such as race and nation - must be discarded.

30 Nov 2009; Trans. G Church (4 lectures, Munich and Bern, 1909 and 1916, GA 117, 124 and 165); SB; 96pp; 14 x 21.5cm; pb;