The secrets of metals, by Wilhelm Pelikan
Wilhelm Pelikan explores the role of metals in his book, “The Secrets of Metals”. Pelikan approaches the subject from the perspective of spiritual science, particularly influenced by the work of Rudolf Steiner.
His work focuses on the significance of the “seven classic metals” and their importance to humankind and nature, as well as the Earth. Pelikan also delves into the “newer” metals and the less-known “radiation effects of metals,” which Rudolf Steiner used in therapeutic contexts.
Pelikan’s methodology is described as phenomenological, rooted in the Goethean approach to observing natural objects, a method developed by Steiner.
Beyond the general understanding of metals as building blocks or components, Pelikan suggests that metals serve as instruments through which the human entity performs important physiological activities. For example, he mentions the role of iron in breathing, copper in blood formation, and cobalt in preventing pernicious anemia.
In essence, Pelikan’s “Secrets of Metals” offers a deeper understanding of metals through a spiritual science lens, exploring their significance for humanity, nature, and the therapeutic applications highlighted by Rudolf Steiner.
