Reverence for Life

Albert Schweitzer, Roger Gamble

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Barrons
26 October 2017

Peace studies & conflict resolution; Spirituality & religious experience; Psychology; Assertiveness, motivation & self-esteem

"Gathered together for the first time in one place, Nobel Peace Prize-winner Albert Schweitzer's words on ecology, human and animal rights, philosophy, war and peace, music and the arts, and forming a global community.

""I cannot but have Reverence for all that is called life. I cannot avoid compassion for everything that is called life. That is the beginning and foundation of morality."" Albert Schweitzer

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.

""Reverence for Life"" was Schweitzer's unifying term for a concept of ethics. He believed that such an ethic would reconcile the drives of altruism and egoism by requiring a respect for the lives of all other beings and by demanding the highest development of an individual's resources. The thread of this inspirational belief appears throughout his deeply insightful writings. Excerpts from previously unpublished letters to John F. Kennedy, Norman Cousins, Bertrand Russell, and others show how truly committed Schweitzer was to creating a global compassion consciousness and cultivating a dignity toward all people. A foreword by former U.S. Ambassador, Roger Gamble, an introduction by the editor, Harold E. Robles, and a brief biographical sketch of Schweitzer's life round out this stunning collection of quotations."

By: Albert Schweitzer
Foreword by: Roger Gamble
Imprint: Barrons
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 177g
ISBN: 9781600251139
ISBN 10: 1600251137
Pages: 124
Publication Date: 26 October 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Reverence for Life

Praise for Reverence for Life: The words of Dr. Schweitzer are timeless. They are not only relevant today, but they will continue to serve as an inspiration to the future. Many thanks to Harold Robles for compiling and sharing with us this collection of 'Le Grand Docteur's' thoughts. PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER If you are a thinker, if you care about the future of this planet, you need to buy this little gem of a book. JANE GOODALL Few women or men have demonstrated so completely the indivisibility of commitment to God and commitment to life, both in its misery and in its glory, as Albert Schweitzer. DESMOND TUTU