Reverence for Life: The Ethics of Albert Schweitzer for the Twenty-First Century
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| Rating | : | 4.38 (783 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 081562977X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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This collection of essays builds on the contributions of Albert Schweitzer's philosophy of "Reverence for Life" as it pertains to our world today.
. 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 than be reverent before everything that is called life. The book also contains an introduction to Jainism (owing to its related ethic of nonviolence and reverence for life) and several undergraduate essays. Lib., Pittsburgh Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. Buy only where Schweitzer scholarship warrants.Sandra Collins, Duquesne Univ. Those without an in-depth understanding of Schweitzer's pacifistic yet sometimes sentimental and subjective processes will struggle with the many dissonant voices here,
Ty T. Firsching said Excellent Reinforcement. 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 Schwe. Reverence for Life: The Ethics of Albert Schweitzer for the Twenty-First Century 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 . 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 Am