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During this period he also wrote several books dealing with general philosophy and ethics, religion and the musical philosophy of sebastian bach. The ethics of albert schweitzer for the twentyfirst century. The second edition of this biography of humanitarian albert schweitzer has been updated to include documents discovered since the work was originally written, including the letters between schweitzer and helene bresslau written during the ten years before their marriage. The cover may have scuffs, small tears and creases. She later went to visit and work at the hospital at lambarene and wrote an interesting book, working with dr.
Presents a biography of albert schweitzer who based his philosophy on what he called reverence for life and dedicated his life to serving humanity. In 1908 he published his magisterial study of the life and works of johann sebastian bach. Schweitzers out of my life and thought is also appropriate for teenagers and adults. His personal and intellectual legacy continues to hold strong moral appeal and serve as an inspiration for a wider ethic of life. Albert schweitzer, a renowned medical missionary with a. Schweitzers life was his philosophy in action and epitomized the christian love he felt toward all. Sep 01, 2000 the second edition of this biography of humanitarian albert schweitzer has been updated to include documents discovered since the work was originally written, including the letters between schweitzer and helene bresslau written during the ten years before their marriage. In 1915, while on a 200kilometer steamboat journey in africa, he was inspired with a new concept, the reverence for life. Also published under the title the life and thought of albert schweitzer.
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Oct 26, 2017 that is the beginning and foundation of morality. The theology of albert schweitzer for christian inquirers. Perpetuating reverence for life, together association internationale. 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. In the hopes of reaching the moon, we fail to see the flowers that blossom at our feet. Albert schweitzers only trip to america albert schweitzer made only a single visit to america, from june 28 to july 22, 1949. He inspired millions by his revelation of how rich a human life can be. Among the best are schweitzers own the story of my pelican, and for better readers, albert schweitzer.
Albert schweitzer, a renowned medical missionary with. And if man takes another step and fills reverence for life with love and the will to protect other living creatures. The words of albert schweitzer by schweitzer, albert, robles, harold e. Albert schweitzer 18751965 won the nobel peace prize in 1952. To some extent this is taking place as is evidenced by the growth of the environmental movement. Reverence for life was schweitzers unifying term for a concept of ethics.
Albert schweitzer hoped that the ethic of reverence for life would make its way in the world on the basis of his explanation of it in his books and talks, the example of his life and the force of its own argument based on the depth of fundamental thought. Reverence for life by albert schweitzer 1980, hardcover. Reverence for life is the term schweitzer used for a universal concept of ethics. I cannot but have reverence for all that is called life. Schweitzer s philosophy is developed in philosophy of civilization the decay and the restoration of civilization, 1923, tr. 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.
Musician, theologian and physician, albert schweitzer was above all, a true humanitarian. There are quite a few childrens books about albert schweitzer, but i have only read a few of them. Albert schweitzer alsatiangerman theologian and physician. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read reverence for life. Albert schweitzer biography facts, childhood, family life. His father and maternal grandfather were ministers. An ordained pastor and theologian, he was also a renowned musician. This page lists his itinerary, reports his impressions of america, and excerpts his remarks at the goethe bicentennial convocation in aspen, colorado. The words of albert schweitzer albert schweitzer, harold e. List of books and articles about albert schweitzer online. The ethics of albert schweitzer for the twentyfirst century paperback october 1, 2002 by marvin meyer editor visit amazons marvin meyer page.
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. Reverence for life is a powerful book by albert schweitzer. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The book emphasises schweitzers reverence for life philosophy and demonstrates how this impacts on moral values, and it also points to the possibility that. Albert schweitzer 18751965 was an alsatian theologian. Albert schweitzer was a theologian, a doctor, a musician, an author, and he won the nobel peace prize in 1952. 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.
The following words are from a conversation between the young doctor and her mentor. 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. Albert schweitzers reverence for life rakuten kobo. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. Albert schweitzer was a german born french theologian, organist, philosopher, physician, and medical missionary. Jan 14, 2016 in 2016, albert schweitzer may be a somewhat forgotten, or even a controversial, figure but a half a century or more ago, the mere mention of the name schweitzer instantly conjured up images of. Schweitzer s life was his philosophy in action and epitomized the christian love he felt toward all. Here are the best albert schweitzer quotes to inspire your life. He explained the power of christ in simple yet powerful ways. Schweitzers philosophy is developed in philosophy of civilization the decay and the restoration of civilization, 1923, tr. He was a theologian, organist, writer, humanitarian, philosopher, and physician. The legacies of albert schweitzer reconsidered aosis scholarly. On nobel prize winner albert schweitzer and his humanitarian work and philosophy albert schweitzers nobelworthy reverence for life us toll free.
He challenged both the secular view of historical jesus current at his time and the traditional christian view, depicting a jesus who expected the. While still a young man he demonstrated extraordinary abilities in a wide range of pursuits, including science, theology, and music. On september 4, 1965 now forty years ago, albert schweitzer died in lambarene, french equatorial africa the present republic of gabon, where he and his wife, helene, had set up a clinic in 19 to help people in need of healing and medicine. Top 25 quotes by albert schweitzer of 347 az quotes. Schweitzer, albert, christianity and the religions of the world. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, and achievements. Jul 06, 2009 at the height of his influence, albert schweitzer was often referred to as the most famous of living men. Mar 14, 2019 here are the best albert schweitzer quotes to inspire your life. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Albert schweitzer biography facts, childhood, family. Albert schweitzer born the theologian, musician, philosopher and nobel prizewinning physician albert schweitzer is born on january 14, 1875 in upperalsace, germany now hautrhin, france.
Albert schweitzer books list of books by author albert. The phrase reverence for life is a translation of the german phrase. This is a book of sermons made from the early 1900s. He was born in kaisersberg, alsacelorraine, germany now kaysersberg, hautrhin, alsace, france. The historical enlightenment waned and corrupted itself, schweitzer held, because it has not been well enough grounded in thought, but compulsively followed the ethical willtolive.
Albert schweitzer has noted the contribution of indian influence in his book. Curiously, there is little information on the aisl itself. His personal and intellectual legacy continues to hold strong moral appeal and. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include. Jan, 2020 albert schweitzer born the theologian, musician, philosopher and nobel prizewinning physician albert schweitzer is born on january 14, 1875 in upperalsace, germany now hautrhin, france. Schweitzer, pointers to related sites, and whatever else seems to be relevant. 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. Albert schweitzer, alsatiangerman theologian, philosopher, organist, and mission doctor in equatorial africa, who received the 1952 nobel prize for peace for his efforts in behalf of the brotherhood of nations. Schweitzer advocated the concept of reverence for life widely throughout his entire life.
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