Race

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The term race (also subspecies), which is no longer used scientifically today, especially in relation to humans, refers to a classification of the members of a species according to certain phenotypical characteristics, in humans in particular according to differences in skin pigmentation that can primarily be observed phenomenologically, body size, hair and eye colour, as well as nose, head and body shapes, epicanthic fold (epicanthus medialis) and individual physiological factors such as heat regulation, sweat production, lactose intolerance and certain blood characteristics, which still play a role in forensics today. Psychological differences were also highlighted again and again. Many of these traits, resulting mainly from adaptation to different climatic conditions, are readily visible and, on superficial inspection, appear to be relatively homogeneous within each continent, giving the erroneous impression of "pure races". In fact, the characteristics vary considerably even within a "race" and the transition to other "races" is quite fluid.

Literature

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References to the work of Rudolf Steiner follow Rudolf Steiner's Collected Works (CW or GA), Rudolf Steiner Verlag, Dornach/Switzerland, unless otherwise stated.
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Index to the Complete Works of Rudolf Steiner - Aelzina Books
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Rudolf Steiner Archive - The largest online collection of Rudolf Steiner's books, lectures and articles in English.
Rudolf Steiner Audio - Recorded and Read by Dale Brunsvold
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Rudolf Steiner Handbook - Christian Karl's proven standard work for orientation in Rudolf Steiner's Collected Works for free download as PDF.
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