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Reverence For Life
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Author : Marvin Meyer
language : en
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Release Date : 2002-10-01
Reverence For Life written by Marvin Meyer and has been published by Syracuse University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-10-01 with Philosophy categories.
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, and plants—or "Reverence for Life" is illuminated here through a series of compelling essays by Schweitzer and renowned contemporary Schweitzer scholars from around the globe. The selection of Schweitzer's writings includes, sermons, letters, and autobiographical and philosophical works chosen by the editors to outline the development of his thought throughout his lifetime.
Reverence For Life
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Author : Albert Schweitzer
language : en
Publisher: Ardent Media
Release Date : 1979
Reverence For Life written by Albert Schweitzer and has been published by Ardent Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979 with Philosophy categories.
"Though I was well aware that Albert Schweitzer preached a great deal both before and after he became a physician, I never encountered any of his sermons until I was privileged to read the present collection prior to publication. What I find in this increases my sense of wonder, though it does not increase my surprise. It pleases me to find that like other speakers and writers, the famous missionary doctor preached many of his ideas before they were cast into essay form, thus following the experimental method...On the whole the sermons seem contemporary... Very early in the twentieth century, he understood that Christianity is not a merely spiritual religion and that the popular arguments against missions are superficial ones... What pleases me most about the new publication is its revelation of the author's deep personal piety..." -- D Elton Trueblood (from the Foreword).
Reverence For Life
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Author : Ara Paul Barsam
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2008-01-29
Reverence For Life written by Ara Paul Barsam and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-01-29 with Religion categories.
Albert Schweitzer maintained that the idea of "Reverence for Life" came upon him on the Ogowe River as an "unexpected discovery, like a revelation in the midst of intense thought." While Schweitzer made numerous significant contributions to an incredible diversity of fields - medicine, music, biblical studies, philosophy and theology - he regarded Reverence for Life as his greatest contribution and the one by which he most wanted to be remembered. Yet this concept has been the subject of a range of distortions and misunderstandings, both academic and popular. In this book, Ara Barsam provides a new interpretation of Schweitzer's reverence and shows how it emerged from his studies of German philosophy, Indian religions, and his biblical scholarship on Jesus and Paul. By throwing light on the origin and development of Schweitzer's thought, Barsam leads his readers to a closer appreciation of the contribution that reverence makes to current ethical issues. Whereas previous commentators have focused on "reverence for life" as a philosophical ethic located in that tradition, this book demonstrates that it is in fact Schweitzer's theology that provides the hitherto undiscerned foundation for his ethic. Even among those who herald Schweitzer as the one who brought "reverence" to Christianity, there exists a tendency to underemphasize how his thinking also developed from his pivotal encounter with Indian religions. As Barsam shows, it is impossible to grasp the nature and the significance of Barsam's contribution without addressing that link. Life-centered ethics - in the broadest sense - have continued to flourish, yet Schweitzer's pioneering contribution is often overlooked. Not only did he help establish the issue on the moral agenda, but, most significant, he also provided much sought after philosophical and theological foundations. Schweitzer emerges from this critical study of his life and thought as a remarkable individual who should rightfully be regarded as a moral giant of the twentieth-century.
Albert Schweitzer S Reverence For Life
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Author : Mike W. Martin
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-03-23
Albert Schweitzer S Reverence For Life written by Mike W. Martin and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-23 with Philosophy categories.
Albert Schweitzer, philosopher, physician, Nobel Peace Laureate, theologian, and musician, developed a character-oriented ethics focused on self-realization, nature-centered spirituality, and moral idealism which anticipated the current renaissance of virtue ethics. Schweitzer's idea of 'reverence for life' underscores the contribution of moral ideals to self-realization, connects ethics to spirituality without religious dogma, and outlines a pioneering environmental ethics that bridges the gap between valuing life in its unity and valuing individual organisms. In this book Mike W. Martin interprets Schweitzer's 'reverence for life' as an umbrella virtue, drawing together all the more specific virtues, in particular: authenticity, love, compassion, gratitude, justice and peace loving, each of which Martin discusses in an individual chapter. Martin's treatment of his subject is sympathetic yet critical and for the first time clearly places Schweitzer's environmental ethics within the wider framework of his ethical theory.
Reverence For Life
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Author : Albert Schweitzer
language : en
Publisher: Open Road Media
Release Date : 2014-12-02
Reverence For Life written by Albert Schweitzer and has been published by Open Road Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-02 with Philosophy categories.
This “little gem of a book” shares the Nobel laureate’s profound insights on ethics, ecology, human rights, and more (Jane Goodall). The theologian and humanitarian Albert Schweitzer dedicated his life to the betterment of mankind. In 1952, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for his philosophy of Reverence for Life—and for the many ways he put that philosophy into action. This volume gathers together his thoughts on this profound and deeply influential concept. Based on a fundamental respect and compassion for all living things, Schweitzer’s philosophy sought to reconcile the conflicting drives of egoism and altruism. He applied this ethical perspective to a host of topics, from war and peace to arts, animal rights, and forming a global community. Reverence for Life draws on Schweitzer’s diverse writings across decades, including excerpts from previously unpublished letters to John F. Kennedy, Norman Cousins, Bertrand Russell, and others. A foreword by former US Ambassador, Roger Gamble, an introduction by the editor, Harold E. Robles, and a brief biographical sketch of Schweitzer’s life round out this essential volume.
Albert Schweitzer S Reverence For Life
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Author : Walt Martin
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
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Reverence For Life Revisited
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Author : David A. Valone
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date : 2009-10-02
Reverence For Life Revisited written by David A. Valone and has been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-02 with Philosophy categories.
This book is the product of a conference held by the Albert Schweitzer Institute at Quinnipiac University in 2005. The conference re-examined the life and work of Albert Schweitzer, particularly his idea of "Reverence for Life," and assessed the relevance of his ideas for the twenty-first century. The essays in this book represent various perspectives on Schweitzer's life and works, including: reminiscences from individuals who worked with or were directly influenced by Schweitzer's life, including Jane Goodall (who was the keynote speaker at the conference); philosophical examinations of Schweitzer's ideas in light of present concerns; and practical applications of Schweitzer's ideas to current problems in global issues including arms control, medical ethics, education, and state building. The essays represent perspectives drawn from individuals of diverse backgrounds (from undergraduate students to professional academics, as well as those engaged in diplomacy, wildlife conservation, and health care), and from the United States, Europe, Latin America, and Africa.
The New Rationalism
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Author : David K. Goodin
language : en
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Release Date : 2013-04-01
The New Rationalism written by David K. Goodin and has been published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-01 with Philosophy categories.
Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) preached a message of reverence for life - all life - that touched the hearts of a generation. As a medical doctor in French Equatorial Africa who selflessly helped those in need, Schweitzer was recognized with the Nobel Peace Prize in the wake of two world wars. But less than fifty years since the time of his death, the great humanitarian and scholar has faded from public awareness. In The New Rationalism, David Goodin explores the underlying philosophy behind Schweitzer's ethic of compassion, presenting it as a response to contemporary questions in social justice, economic equality, and environmental action. For the first time, the political, sociological, and philosophical contexts supporting the development of Schweitzer's ethic are examined in order to bring his timeless message of elemental morality to new life for the modern world. Inspired by Arthur Schopenhauer and Friedrich Nietzsche, Schweitzer built his ethic to create an elemental nature philosophy compatible with empirical science, and to support a new ontological understanding of the human person - a project he termed the New Rationalism. Goodin recovers and analyzes Schweitzer's arguments and shows where his theories can provide a framework for both environmental and civic ethics today.
Albert Schweitzer Reverence For Life The Adventure Of Being True To Yourself
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Author : Walt Martin
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2017-07-12
Albert Schweitzer Reverence For Life The Adventure Of Being True To Yourself written by Walt Martin and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-12 with Religion categories.
Acclaim for this book His Holiness The Dalai Lama ""... exceptionally important... (Dr. Albert Schweitzer's philosophy) focusing on reverence for life and campaign against nuclear weapons that naturally flows from it remain sources of great inspiration today."" Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder Jane Goodall Institute, UN Messenger of Peace ""Turn to this beautiful book for inspiration, for hope, for renewed faith in your own ability to make a difference for people, animals and the human community. I can't think of a better way to spend time than this wonderful book."" Mikhail Gorbachev ""... The book Albert Schweitzer: Reverence for Life... can not be more timely. It is not just a tribute to one of mankind's Giants of Human Spirit, it is also a tocsin that appeals to our conscience.""
Reverence For Life
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Author : Albert Schweitzer
language : en
Publisher: Galahad Books
Release Date : 1995-10-01
Reverence For Life written by Albert Schweitzer and has been published by Galahad Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995-10-01 with categories.