The Restoration of Albert Schweitzer's Ethical Vision (Hardcover, New)

In 1913, Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) left his internationally renowned career as a theologian, philosopher, and organ player to open a hospital in the jungles of Africa. There he developed in theory and practice his ethics of reverence for life. When he published his most important philosophical work, The Philosophy of Civilization, few people were serious about treating animals with dignity and giving any consideration to environmental issues. Schweitzer's urge was heard but not fully appreciated. One hundred years later, we are in a better position to do it. Predrag Cicovacki's book is a call to restore Schweitzer's vision. After critically and systematically discussing the most important aspects of the ethics of reverence for life, Cicovacki argues that the restoration of Schweitzer does not mean the restoration of any particular doctrine. It means summoning enough courage to reverse the deadly course of our civilization. And it also means establishing a way of life that stimulates striving toward what is the best and highest in human beings.

General

Imprint:	Continuum Publishing Corporation
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2012
First published:	May 2012
Authors:	Predrag Cicovacki
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	232
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-4411-9718-4
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	English
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > Philosophy of religion > General Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > Philosophy of religion > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4411-9718-4
Barcode:	9781441197184

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