Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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. 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. The legacies of albert schweitzer reconsidered aosis scholarly. 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. 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. Jul 06, 2009 at the height of his influence, albert schweitzer was often referred to as the most famous of living men. Schweitzer, pointers to related sites, and whatever else seems to be relevant.
Reverence for life by albert schweitzer 1980, hardcover. His father and maternal grandfather were ministers. Albert schweitzer 18751965 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 cover may have scuffs, small tears and creases. 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. Albert schweitzer was a theologian, a doctor, a musician, an author, and he won the nobel peace prize in 1952.
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The eldest son of a lutheran pastor, schweitzer studied philosophy and theology at. Reverence for life was schweitzers unifying term for a concept of ethics. The following words are from a conversation between the young doctor and her mentor. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include. His personal and intellectual legacy continues to hold strong moral appeal and serve as an inspiration for a wider ethic of life. Reverence for life by albert schweitzer, 9781600251153, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Only those who respect the personality of others can be of real use to them. She later went to visit and work at the hospital at lambarene and wrote an interesting book, working with dr. Albert schweitzer alsatiangerman theologian and physician. Albert schweitzers only trip to america albert schweitzer made only a single visit to america, from june 28 to july 22, 1949.
On nobel prize winner albert schweitzer and his humanitarian work and philosophy albert schweitzers nobelworthy reverence for life us toll free. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, and achievements. 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. This page lists his itinerary, reports his impressions of america, and excerpts his remarks at the goethe bicentennial convocation in aspen, colorado.
Top 25 quotes by albert schweitzer of 347 az quotes. 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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read reverence for life. Schweitzer advocated the concept of reverence for life widely throughout his entire life. At the height of his influence, albert schweitzer was often referred to as the most famous of living men. Albert schweitzer 18751965theologian, physician, nobel laureatewas a remarkable figure of the twentieth century. The teaching of reverence for life by albert schweitzer. In the hopes of reaching the moon, we fail to see the flowers that blossom at our feet. Reverence for life is the term schweitzer used for a universal concept of ethics. Albert schweitzer was a german born french theologian, organist, philosopher, physician, and medical missionary. Read albert schweitzers reverence for life ethical idealism and selfrealization by mike w. This is a book of sermons made from the early 1900s. To some extent this is taking place as is evidenced by the growth of the environmental movement. Among the best are schweitzers own the story of my pelican, and for better readers, albert schweitzer.
And if man takes another step and fills reverence for life with love and the will to protect other living creatures. Albert schweitzer, a renowned medical missionary with a. Albert schweitzer and reverence for life earth citizens. The phrase reverence for life is a translation of the german phrase. Also published under the title the life and thought of albert schweitzer. Albert schweitzer, philosopher, physician, nobel peace laureate, theologian, and musician, developed a characteroriente. Albert schweitzer biography facts, childhood, family. Schweitzer, albert, christianity and the religions of the world. Schweitzer parlayed his unsuccessful but monumental quest for the historical jesus into a quest for humanitarian mission work that put him afoul of both. Books by albert schweitzer author of the quest of the.
He was a theologian, organist, writer, humanitarian, philosopher, and physician. The inspiring words of a great humanitarian by albert schweitzer. Albert schweitzer om 14 january 1875 4 september 1965 was an alsatian polymath. While still a young man he demonstrated extraordinary abilities in a wide range of pursuits, including science, theology, and music. Presents a biography of albert schweitzer who based his philosophy on what he called reverence for life and dedicated his life to serving humanity. The topics covered were how to be true to yourself, the courage of action, overcoming death, and peace of god in our life,etc. 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. The book emphasises schweitzers reverence for life philosophy and demonstrates how this impacts on moral values, and it also points to the possibility that. Schweitzers out of my life and thought is also appropriate for teenagers and adults. Schweitzer s philosophy is developed in philosophy of civilization the decay and the restoration of civilization, 1923, tr.
The theology of albert schweitzer for christian inquirers. Albert schweitzer biography facts, childhood, family life. Here are the best albert schweitzer quotes to inspire your life. He was born in kaisersberg, alsacelorraine, germany now kaysersberg, hautrhin, alsace, france. During this period he also wrote several books dealing with general philosophy and ethics, religion and the musical philosophy of sebastian bach. 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. Albert schweitzers reverence for life rakuten kobo. 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.
Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Schweitzers life was his philosophy in action and epitomized the christian love he felt toward all. Schweitzer parlayed his unsuccessful but monumental quest for the historical jesus into a quest for humanitarian mission work that put him afoul of both the german. The book also contains an introduction to jainism owing to its related ethic of nonviolence and reverence for life and several undergraduate essays. 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. He gave up this success to become a missionary doctor and founded a hospital in africa. His personal and intellectual legacy continues to hold strong moral appeal and. List of books and articles about albert schweitzer. Reverence for life the words of albert schweitzer download. Reverence for life is a powerful book by albert schweitzer. He challenged both the secular view of historical jesus current at his time and the traditional christian view, depicting a jesus who expected 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.
An ordained pastor and theologian, he was also a renowned musician. In 1908 he published his magisterial study of the life and works of johann sebastian bach. He explained the power of christ in simple yet powerful ways. He inspired millions by his revelation of how rich a human life can be. List of books and articles about albert schweitzer online. Schweitzers philosophy is developed in philosophy of civilization the decay and the restoration of civilization, 1923, tr. Mar 14, 2019 here are the best albert schweitzer quotes to inspire your life. Perpetuating reverence for life, together association internationale.
The words of albert schweitzer by schweitzer, albert, robles, harold e. The ethics of albert schweitzer for the twentyfirst century. 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. 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. Curiously, there is little information on the aisl itself. On nobel prize winner albert schweitzer and his humanitarian work and philosophy albert schweitzer s nobelworthy reverence for life us toll free. Albert schweitzer books list of books by author albert. Albert schweitzer biographical a lbert schweitzer january 14, 1875september 4, 1965 was born into an alsatian family which for generations had been devoted to religion, music, and education. In 1915, while on a 200kilometer steamboat journey in africa, he was inspired with a new concept, the reverence for life. Oct 26, 2017 that is the beginning and foundation of morality. The words of albert schweitzer albert schweitzer, harold e. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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