Martin, Mike W.

Albert Schweitzer's Reverence for Life: Ethical Idealism and Self-Realization

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ISBN 13:: 9781138265493
author:: Martin, Mike W.
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Routledge
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2017
Pages:: 124
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 15.6 x 0.7 centimetres (0
Genre:: Nonfiction, Philosophy, General,
Condition:: New
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Albert Schweitzer's Reverence for Life: A Philosophy of Self-Realization and Moral Idealism This book explores the life and work of Albert Schweitzer, a philosopher, physician, Nobel Peace Laureate, theologian, and musician. At its core is his concept of 'reverence for life', which seeks to integrate ethics with spirituality without religious dogma. This approach emphasizes the importance of moral ideals in self-realization and outlines a pioneering environmental ethics. Schweitzer's philosophy is characterized by six key virtues: authenticity, love, compassion, gratitude, justice, and peace loving. Each of these virtues is examined in detail, providing insight into Schweitzer's broader ethical theory. The book offers a sympathetic yet critical interpretation of Schweitzer's work, placing his environmental ethics within the wider framework of his philosophical ideas. By examining Schweitzer's 'reverence for life', readers can gain a deeper understanding of this influential thinker's contributions to philosophy, ethics, and spirituality.

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