Reverence for Life: The Ethics of Albert Schweitzer for the Twenty-First Century
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| Rating | : | 4.64 (752 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 081562977X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-01 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
That is the beginning and foundation of all ethics." Assembled by Meyer (Bible & Christian studies, Chapman Univ.) and the late Bergel (emeritus, Chapman Univ.), founder of the Albert Schweitzer Institute, this eclectic collection of essays is intended as both an appreciation of Schweitzer and a critical review of his ethics and metaphysics. Included here are papers from the 1999 conference "Albert Schweitzer at the Turn of the Millennium," snippets of letters from Schweitzer and his wife-to-be, as well as a sermon, a childhood memoir, and several important essays by Schweitzer. From Library Journal Albert Schweitzer's (1875-1965) system of ethical mysticism is based primarily upon Christ's injunction, "Love the Lord thy God first and thy neighbor as thyself." He writes, "I can do no other tha
This collection of essays builds on the contributions of Albert Schweitzer's philosophy of "Reverence for Life" as it pertains to our world today.
"Excellent Reinforcement" according to Ty T. Firsching. If you've read Dr. Schweitzer's "Reverence for Life", you should enjoy this compilation of letters and papers regarding and reinforcding Schweitzer's ethic. The included writings are authored by everyone from Graduate students to correspondents and Albert Schweitzer himself. Very enjoyable reading.. "Reverence for Life: The Ethics of Albert Schweitzer for the Twenty-First Century" according to Jill Borden. Albert Schweitzer is a human being far ahead of his time and also a human being for all time: a shining light one of the darkest periods of history. This book makes clear why every person, young and old, should be exposed to his brilliant mind and his multiple gifts so readily shared with all humankind. I wish . Cogent System For Ethical Behaviour This book, a compendium of sermons and artucles by Dr. Albert S , s a brilliant ethical and moral foundation for Right & Wrong as well as for the value of Life as a Holy, Sacred Gift frim Almighty God. It is MUST reading for every H.S. and college student in America because our Founders, including Franklin & Je