Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Spanning many decades and a host of topics, this rich collection of the words of albert schweitzer offers a glimpse into the life and thought of an eminent humanitarian. Top 25 quotes by albert schweitzer of 347 az quotes. Albert schweitzer om 14 january 1875 4 september 1965 was an alsatian polymath. The words of albert schweitzer by albert schweitzer. Albert schweitzer french theologian, philosopher, and missionary physician, 18751965 to describe his belief that life has value. Harold e robles a collection of the words of albert schweitzer demonstrates his deep commitment to creating a global consciousness and cultivating a dignity toward all people. Many of them are out of print, but generally can be found by a book search from a good usedbook dealer. Schweitzer quotations, each about a paragraph in length. The overarching principle that guided him was reverence for life, a philosophy that took him to the jungles of africa, where he healed many and touched the lives of millions worldwide. Albert schweitzer spanning many decades and a host of topics, this rich collection of the words of albert schweitzer offers a glimpse into the life and thought of an eminent humanitarian. He was born in kaisersberg in alsacelorraine, a germanophone region which the german empire returned to france after world war i.
Indeed, the very word reverence ehrfurcht indicates that he is not depicting obedience to moral law but concerns a new temper of mind. I think that this ethic will become more and more recognized. Albert schweitzer s system of ethics as a way of life in which individuals live with compassion and respect for all living things humans, animals, plants is illuminated here through a series of essays by schweitzer and renowned contemporary schweitzer scholars from around the globe. More information about this seller contact this seller 22.
Schweitzer and his reverence for life philosophy research. Albert schweitzer, a good man highly admired by the fuzzy thinkers of our day, lived for years in congo, east africa. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the reverence for life the words of albert schweitzer, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. Reverence for life the inspiring words of a great humanitarian hallmark editions. Life can be a worthwhile experience of development for all who partake of it. Schweitzer, through his life and writings, brought the idea of reverence for life as a supreme spiritual value to the attention of twentiethcentury readers. Following schweitzer s death in 1965, the ground floor of his home in the alsace was adapted to create a museum. Albert schweitzer quotes from by having a reverence for life, we enter into a spiritual relation with the world by practicing reverence for life we become good, deep, and alive. Some of them are out of print, but generally can be found in a good research library or by a book search from a good used book. A collection of the words of albert schweitzer demonstrates his deep commitment to creating a global consciousness and cultivating a dignity toward all people. He was a brilliant man, a philosopher, doctor, musician, and composer.
His personal and intellectual legacy continues to hold strong moral appeal and serve as an inspiration for a wider ethic of life. A lutheran, schweitzer challenged both the secular view of jesus as depicted by the historicalcritical method current at this time, as well as the traditional christian view. He was a theologian, organist, writer, humanitarian, philosopher, and physician. Albert schweitzer books list of books by author albert. He inspired millions by his revelation of how rich a human life can be. Albert schweitzer s reverence for life philosophy not only applies to human beings, but states the importance of applying love, compassion, and caring to plants and. Norman cousins quotations from schweitzer s speeches and writings on reverence for life, faith, music, civilization, peace, and other topics. The words of albert schweitzer online books in format pdf. Albert schweitzer was a theologian, a doctor, a musician, an author, and he won the nobel peace prize in 1952. The words of albert schweitzer and read reverence for life.
Most of the quotations concern either schweitzer s ethical teachings about reverence for life or schweitzer s views on peace in our world. I cannot avoid compassion for everything that is called life. Robles foreword by roger gamble take part in creating a global compassion consciousness gathered together for the first time in one place, nobel peace prizewinner albert schweitzer s words on ecology, human and animal rights, philosophy,lees meer overreverence for life. Pdf reverence for life the words of albert schweitzer by. He gave expression to its development in numerous books and publications during his life and also in manuscripts which. Meyer schweitzer made the phrase the basic tenet of an ethical philosophy, which he developed and put into practice. Oct 07, 2014 albert schweitzer is celebrated around the world as a european pioneer of medical service in africa, a groundbreaking philosopher and musical scholar, and a catalyst of environmental and peace activism. The phrase reverence for life is a translation of the german phrase.
All are english translations from french or german. Gathered together for the first time in one place, nobel peace prizewinner albert schweitzer s words on ecology, human and animal rights, philosophy, war and peace, music and the arts, and forming a global community. Albert schweitzer by having a reverence for life, we. In a marvellously inspiring way, albert schweizers sermons address issues such as how to deal with suffering in the world, how to treat animals, and how to treat the people around you. Gathered together for the first time in one place, nobel peace prizewinner albert schweitzers words on ecology, human and animal rights, philosophy, war and peace, music and the arts, and forming a global community. If a man loses his reverence for any part of life, he will lose his reverence for all of life. Our website is a unique platform where students can share their papers in a matter of giving an example of the work to be done. It is far from a comprehensive list of schweitzer s books. But what schweitzer offers here are not rules but rather examples of the type of action expected from one who upholds reverence for life.
Schweitzer challenged both the secular view of historical jesus current at his time and the traditional christian view, depicting a jesus who. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We must fight against the spirit of unconscious cruelty with which we treat the animals. The wisdom of albert schweitzer explores this core philosophy, which inspired one of the worlds great humanitarians. Albert schweitzer 18751965 won the nobel peace prize in 1952. The ethics of albert schweitzer for the twentyfirst century by marvin w. The ethics of albert schweitzer for the twentyfirst century ebook written by albert schweitzer. This book is a cornerstone in my collection on christianity and ethics. Reverence for life was schweitzer s unifying term for a concept of ethics. Albert schweitzer out of my life and thought, an autobiography 1933 translated by c. I cannot but have reverence for all that is called life. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Ten shekels and a shirt reverence for life paris reidhead. The quest of the historical jesus a critical study of its.
The wisdom of albert schweitzer by philosophical library. Schweitzer challenged both the secular view of historical jesus current at his time and the traditional christian view, depicting a jesus who expected the imminent end of the. The teaching of reverence for life is a slim volume, penned late in life by albert schweitzer, the theologian who changed careers at age 30 to endure seven years of medical school and follow a call into medical missionary work. Check out other translated books in french, spanish languages. In this case, it depends on what the reader wants to know. This was albert schweitzer s big idea that he shared with the world in his writing and, more importantly, in his actions.
Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. List of books and articles about albert schweitzer online. Reverence for life was schweitzers unifying term for a concept of ethics. The words of albert schweitzer by schweitzer, albert, robles, harold e. Sep 07, 2010 the wisdom of albert schweitzer explores this core philosophy, which inspired one of the worlds great humanitarians. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. At the height of his influence, albert schweitzer was often referred to as the most famous of living men. While still a young man he demonstrated extraordinary abilities in a wide range of pursuits, including science, theology, and music. In 1915, while on a 200kilometer steamboat journey in africa, he was inspired with a new concept, the reverence for life. He doesnt see christ as having any relevance to his philosophy or life. The words of albert schweitzer is a collection of dr.
While traveling in africa, schweitzer recognized that all living creatures have a will to live and believed that through a reverence for life mankind had an ethical imperative to aid in the welfare of all living things. These words came to albert schweitzer on a boat trip on the ogooue river in french equatorial africa now gabon, while searching for a universal concept of ethics for our time. Determined to become a medical missionary, he obtained a doctorate in medicine at the univ. The words of albert schweitzer by robles, harold e. The phrase reverence for life was originated by dr. Reverence for life the inspiring words of a great humanitarian hallmark editions schweitzer, albert on.
It was necessary to have space for the sale of books, cards etc plus a storage facility and an area to show the many films that had been made during his life. The ethics of albert schweitzer for the twentyfirst century. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read reverence for life. The words of albert schweitzer albert schweitzer, harold e. Schweitzers words illuminate the path toward this universal love.
Albert schweitzer reverence for life book, johanna lindsey books free download, albert schweitzer believed that ethical values to combine ethics with life affirmation. Reverence for life the words of albert schweitzer download. Albert schweitzer and reverence for life earth citizens. Albert schweitzer, roger gamble foreword by online at alibris. Schweitzer made the phrase the basic tenet of an ethical philosophy, which he developed and put into practice.
In this way, you can awaken your own spirit of compassionate lovingkindness for humanity. I am occasionally asked which one book by or about albert schweitzer i recommend most highly. Musician, theologian and physician, albert schweitzer was above all, a true humanitarian. In 1908 he published his magisterial study of the life and works of johann sebastian bach.
Schweitzer, pointers to related sites, and whatever else seems to be relevant. A reverence for life is small book that provides a short, yet wonderful insight into the life and thoughts of one of our great humanitarians. The ethic of reverence for life is the ethic of love widened into universality. Get a historical overview of when, how, and why nonviolence works. Do something for somebody everyday for which you do not get paid. Therefore, i have provided several recommendations below. Albert schweitzer quotes about compassion az quotes.
Albert schweitzer spanning many decades and a host of topics, this rich collection of the words of albert schweitzer offers a glimpse into the life and thought of an eminent. The ethic of reverence for live, said schweitzer, is the ethic of love widened into universality. Reverence for life albert schweitzer s pivotal philosophymusician, physician, humanitarian, and philosopher, albert schweitzer was a twentiethcentury renaissance man who won the nobel peace prize for his reverence for life philosophy. Oct 26, 2017 that is the beginning and foundation of morality. The purpose of human life is to serve and to show compassion and the will to help others. The answer, as for so many things in life, is it depends. The ethics of albert schweitzer for the twentyfirst century marvin meyer on. These words came to albert schweitzer on a boat trip on the ogooue river in french equatorial africa, while searching for a universal concept of ethics for our time. Ethics cannot be based upon our obligations toward people, but they are complete and natural only when we feel this reverence for life and the desire to have compassion for and to help all creatures insofar as it is in our power.
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