Eugen Kolisko
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Eugen Kolisko was an Austrian-German physician and educator who was born in Vienna
. He studied medicine at the University of Vienna
, and in 1917 became a lecturer of medical chemistry
. He was the son of pathologist Alexander Kolisko
(1857-1918).
Eugen Kolisko is remembered for his pioneer work in anthroposophy
. He was introduced to anthroposophy through his classmate, Walter Johannes Stein
(1891-1957), and in 1914 first attended lectures given by Rudolf Steiner
, the founder of anthroposophy. Consequently he became a member of the Anthroposophical Society, and in 1920 was invited as an instructor to the newly established Waldorf School at Stuttgart
by Emil Molt
(1876-1936).
Kolisko specialized in preventative medicine, and at Waldorf he worked with other teachers in creating a curriculum that focused on the spiritual and physical development of school children. He was instrumental in construction of several artistic therapies that included anthroposophic music therapy and eurythmy
. In the 1930s he left Stuttgart Waldorf School for political reasons, and in 1936 moved to England, where he undertook the establishment of a private educational institute. Kolisko died of cardiac failure outside of London
on November 29, 1939.
His wife Lili Kolisko (1893-1976), introduced a concept known as Steigbildmethode (capillary
dynamolysis method), which dealt with Bildschaffenden methods for assessment of food quality from an anthroposophic standpoint. Today the "Kolisko Conferences" are a series of international conferences of teachers, physicians, therapists and parents who meet in order to further the concepts and philosophy of a Waldorf education.
Eugen Kolisko was the author of numerous written works, published both in German and English; the following are a few of his better known English publications:
Vienna
Vienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
. He studied medicine at the University of Vienna
University of Vienna
The University of Vienna is a public university located in Vienna, Austria. It was founded by Duke Rudolph IV in 1365 and is the oldest university in the German-speaking world...
, and in 1917 became a lecturer of medical chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry is the science of matter, especially its chemical reactions, but also its composition, structure and properties. Chemistry is concerned with atoms and their interactions with other atoms, and particularly with the properties of chemical bonds....
. He was the son of pathologist Alexander Kolisko
Alexander Kolisko
Alexander Kolisko was an Austrian pathologist who was a native of Vienna. He was the father of anthroposophist Eugen Kolisko ....
(1857-1918).
Eugen Kolisko is remembered for his pioneer work in anthroposophy
Anthroposophy
Anthroposophy, a philosophy founded by Rudolf Steiner, postulates the existence of an objective, intellectually comprehensible spiritual world accessible to direct experience through inner development...
. He was introduced to anthroposophy through his classmate, Walter Johannes Stein
Walter Johannes Stein
Walter Johannes Stein was an Austrian philosopher, Waldorf school teacher, Grail researcher, and one of the pioneers of anthroposophy.-Early life:...
(1891-1957), and in 1914 first attended lectures given by Rudolf Steiner
Rudolf Steiner
Rudolf Joseph Lorenz Steiner was an Austrian philosopher, social reformer, architect, and esotericist. He gained initial recognition as a literary critic and cultural philosopher...
, the founder of anthroposophy. Consequently he became a member of the Anthroposophical Society, and in 1920 was invited as an instructor to the newly established Waldorf School at Stuttgart
Stuttgart
Stuttgart is the capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. The sixth-largest city in Germany, Stuttgart has a population of 600,038 while the metropolitan area has a population of 5.3 million ....
by Emil Molt
Emil Molt
Emil Molt was a German businessman, social reformer and anthroposophist. He was the director of the Waldorf-Astoria-Zigarettenfabrik, and with Rudolf Steiner co-founded the first Waldorf school. Hence, Waldorf education was named after the company.-External links:*...
(1876-1936).
Kolisko specialized in preventative medicine, and at Waldorf he worked with other teachers in creating a curriculum that focused on the spiritual and physical development of school children. He was instrumental in construction of several artistic therapies that included anthroposophic music therapy and eurythmy
Eurythmy
Eurythmy is an expressive movement art originated by Rudolf Steiner in conjunction with Marie von Sivers in the early 20th century. Primarily a performance art, it is also used in education — especially in Waldorf schools - and as a movement therapy....
. In the 1930s he left Stuttgart Waldorf School for political reasons, and in 1936 moved to England, where he undertook the establishment of a private educational institute. Kolisko died of cardiac failure outside of London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
on November 29, 1939.
His wife Lili Kolisko (1893-1976), introduced a concept known as Steigbildmethode (capillary
Capillary
Capillaries are the smallest of a body's blood vessels and are parts of the microcirculation. They are only 1 cell thick. These microvessels, measuring 5-10 μm in diameter, connect arterioles and venules, and enable the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrient and waste...
dynamolysis method), which dealt with Bildschaffenden methods for assessment of food quality from an anthroposophic standpoint. Today the "Kolisko Conferences" are a series of international conferences of teachers, physicians, therapists and parents who meet in order to further the concepts and philosophy of a Waldorf education.
Eugen Kolisko was the author of numerous written works, published both in German and English; the following are a few of his better known English publications:
- "The Human Organism in the Light of Anthroposophy"
- "Lead and the Human Organism"
- "Nutrition and Agriculture"
- "The Threefold Human Organism: A Series of Lectures"
- "Three Fundamental Problems of the Anthroposophical Knowledge of Man I. the Bodily Foundation of Thinking"
- "Reincarnation and Other Essays"
- "The Classification of the Animal Kingdom Articles in the Present Age', Vol. 1, Nos. 2 & 3"
- "Zoology for everybody : a series of lectures."
- "Nutrition: a Series of Lectures: 1-the Transformation of Matter"