Original German term: Übersinnlich
Plain English
Supersensible means beyond the reach of the ordinary physical senses.
Modern Translation
It refers to spiritual, inward, or non-physical dimensions of reality that anthroposophy believes can be approached through disciplined development.
Why It Matters
The word appears constantly in Steiner’s work and is central to his claim that spiritual knowledge can be researched.
For Beginners
A simple translation is beyond ordinary sense perception. It does not mean anti-rational or vague.
Important Context
The word supersensible appears frequently in Steiner’s writing and refers to forms of experience or reality believed to exist beyond ordinary sense perception.