Albert Schweitzer's social and ethical philosophy is best expressed in "The Philosophy of Civilization". Not widely available in recent years, this edition will give contemporary readers the opportunity to discover his prophetic thought.
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Classic of Global (NOT WESTERN) Civilization,
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Einstein was not the Person of the 20th Century. Not by a long shot. Albert Schweitzer wins that distinction hands down. In the 20th and 21st century, too much emphasis has been placed on the relationship between technological advances and the corresponding impact on society. Schweitzer simply transcended achievement by weaving a legacy of the most accomplished Renaissance Man in the last 200 years. Combining intellectual brilliance and an amazing thirst for humanitarian service, Schweitzer simply made the world a much better place. He accomplished more in one life time than anyone I can think of.The Philosophy of Civilization is a monument. This was Schweitzer's labor of love, and predictably, he produced yet another masterpiece. Reading Schweitzer should be required reading in philosophy, humanities, and religious studies at all universities and colleges in America. He should be the standard by which all GLOBAL thought is measured.
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This book should be more widely known. It should be taught about in schools from kindergarten on up----well, at least the main idea of "reverence for life" should be taught. It's a little "deep" in places but you'll feel enriched in the end. Recommended.
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WE ARE LIVING TO-DAY UNDER THE SIGN OF THE COLLAPSE OF civilization. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
reasoned ethical ideals, activist ethics, ethical mysticism, logical idealism, outward civilization, ethical personality, ordinary ethics, national civilization, real ethics, ethical spirit, absolute ethics, civilized state, ethical idealism, natural happenings, true ethics, ethical thinkers, ancient ethics, reverence for life Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Adam Smith, Marcus Aurelius, Late Stoicism, Eduard von Hartmann, David Hume, Immanuel Kant, John Stuart Mill, Metaphysic of Morals, Nicomachean Ethics, Far East, Friedrich Engels, Friedrich Jodl, Hugo Grotius, James Seth, Leslie Stephen, Moses Mendelssohn, Simon Laurie, The Destiny of Man, Wilhelm Stern, Wilhelm Wundt New!
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WE ARE LIVING TO-DAY UNDER THE SIGN OF THE COLLAPSE OF civilization. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
reasoned ethical ideals, activist ethics, ethical mysticism, logical idealism, outward civilization, ethical personality, ordinary ethics, national civilization, real ethics, ethical spirit, absolute ethics, civilized state, ethical idealism, natural happenings, true ethics, ethical thinkers, ancient ethics, reverence for life Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Adam Smith, Marcus Aurelius, Late Stoicism, Eduard von Hartmann, David Hume, Immanuel Kant, John Stuart Mill, Metaphysic of Morals, Nicomachean Ethics, Far East, Friedrich Engels, Friedrich Jodl, Hugo Grotius, James Seth, Leslie Stephen, Moses Mendelssohn, Simon Laurie, The Destiny of Man, Wilhelm Stern, Wilhelm Wundt New!
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- The Nicomachean Ethics (Oxford World's Classics) by Aristotle on 4 pages
- The World as Will and Idea (Everyman's Library) by Arthur Schopenhauer on page 235, page 240, and page 242
- The Descent of Man (Penguin Classics) by Charles Darwin on page 224, and page 297
- The Wealth of Nations (Bantam Classics) by Adam Smith on page 158, and page 160
- The Descent of Man (Great Minds Series) by Charles Darwin on page 224, and page 297
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- Schweitzer: A Biography by Professor George Marshall on 13 pages
- With Respect For Nature: Living As Part Of The Natural World (Suny Series in Environmental Philosophy and Ethics) by Joseph Claude Evans on 12 pages
- The Historical Jesus Question: The Challenge of History to Religious Authority by Gregory W. Dawes on 6 pages
- Animals, Nature, and Albert Schweitzer by Ann Cottrell Free on 5 pages
- The Spiritual Life (Ecco Companions) by Albert Schweitzer on 4 pages
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