Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. 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. I am occasionally asked which one book by or about albert schweitzer i recommend most highly. Schweitzers words illuminate the path toward this universal love. 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.
Meyer schweitzer made the phrase the basic tenet of an ethical philosophy, which he developed and put into practice. 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 doesnt see christ as having any relevance to his philosophy or life. Albert schweitzer by having a reverence for life, we. Reverence for life the words of albert schweitzer download. The words of albert schweitzer and read reverence for life. Schweitzer made the phrase the basic tenet of an ethical philosophy, which he developed and put into practice. Reverence for life the inspiring words of a great humanitarian hallmark editions schweitzer, albert on. Albert schweitzer books list of books by author albert. Reverence for life was schweitzers unifying term for a concept of ethics.
Schweitzer, through his life and writings, brought the idea of reverence for life as a supreme spiritual value to the attention of twentiethcentury readers. 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 quotes about compassion az quotes. We must fight against the spirit of unconscious cruelty with which we treat the animals.
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. He was a brilliant man, a philosopher, doctor, musician, and composer. 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 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. Schweitzer, pointers to related sites, and whatever else seems to be relevant. Ten shekels and a shirt reverence for life paris reidhead. 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. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. 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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read reverence for life. But what schweitzer offers here are not rules but rather examples of the type of action expected from one who upholds reverence for life.
I think that this ethic will become more and more recognized. A collection of the words of albert schweitzer demonstrates his deep commitment to creating a global consciousness and cultivating a dignity toward all people. The words of albert schweitzer is a collection of dr. 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. The ethic of reverence for live, said schweitzer, is the ethic of love widened into universality. In this way, you can awaken your own spirit of compassionate lovingkindness for humanity. The ethics of albert schweitzer for the twentyfirst century by marvin w. Albert schweitzer, roger gamble foreword by online at alibris. More information about this seller contact this seller 22.
Albert schweitzer, a good man highly admired by the fuzzy thinkers of our day, lived for years in congo, east africa. I cannot but have reverence for all that is called life. The ethics of albert schweitzer for the twentyfirst century. He was born in kaisersberg in alsacelorraine, a germanophone region which the german empire returned to france after world war i. The ethics of albert schweitzer for the twentyfirst century marvin meyer on.
I cannot avoid compassion for everything that is called life. Albert schweitzer out of my life and thought, an autobiography 1933 translated by c. Check out other translated books in french, spanish languages. Oct 26, 2017 that is the beginning and foundation of morality. Albert schweitzer reverence for life book, johanna lindsey books free download, albert schweitzer believed that ethical values to combine ethics with life affirmation. At the height of his influence, albert schweitzer was often referred to as the most famous of living men.
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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. 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. Pdf reverence for life the words of albert schweitzer by. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Most of the quotations concern either schweitzer s ethical teachings about reverence for life or schweitzer s views on peace in our world. The words of albert schweitzer by albert schweitzer.
The words of albert schweitzer online books in format pdf. Albert schweitzer 18751965 won the nobel peace prize in 1952. Reverence for life the inspiring words of a great humanitarian hallmark editions. 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. His personal and intellectual legacy continues to hold strong moral appeal and serve as an inspiration for a wider ethic of life. He inspired millions by his revelation of how rich a human life can be. The words of albert schweitzer by robles, harold e. The words of albert schweitzer albert schweitzer, harold e. 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. Reverence for life was schweitzer s unifying term for a concept of ethics. Albert schweitzer was a theologian, a doctor, a musician, an author, and he won the nobel peace prize in 1952. He gave expression to its development in numerous books and publications during his life and also in manuscripts which. Sep 07, 2010 the wisdom of albert schweitzer explores this core philosophy, which inspired one of the worlds great humanitarians. This was albert schweitzer s big idea that he shared with the world in his writing and, more importantly, in his actions.
The phrase reverence for life is a translation of the german phrase. The answer, as for so many things in life, is it depends. Schweitzer and his reverence for life philosophy research. Musician, theologian and physician, albert schweitzer was above all, a true humanitarian. Albert schweitzer om 14 january 1875 4 september 1965 was an alsatian polymath. 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. It is far from a comprehensive list of schweitzer s books. The words of albert schweitzer by schweitzer, albert, robles, harold e. Following schweitzer s death in 1965, the ground floor of his home in the alsace was adapted to create a museum. The quest of the historical jesus a critical study of its. 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. Life can be a worthwhile experience of development for all who partake of it. Top 25 quotes by albert schweitzer of 347 az quotes.
This book is a cornerstone in my collection on christianity and ethics. List of books and articles about albert schweitzer online. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Get a historical overview of when, how, and why nonviolence works. Indeed, the very word reverence ehrfurcht indicates that he is not depicting obedience to moral law but concerns a new temper of mind. Do something for somebody everyday for which you do not get paid. The phrase reverence for life was originated by dr. 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. 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.
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