Albert Schweitzer's ethical vision : a sourcebook / edited by Predrag Cicovacki.

Author/creator Schweitzer, Albert
Other author Cicovacki, Predrag.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Oxford University Press, 2009.
Descriptionvi, 254 pages ; 25 cm
Subjects

Uniform titleEssays. Selections. English
Contents Western and Indian thought -- The historical Jesus -- The kingdom of God -- Religion in modern civilization -- The decay of civilization -- Civilization and ethics -- The optimistic worldview in Kant -- Schopenhauer and Nietzsche's quest for elementary ethics -- Reverence for life -- The ethics of reverence for life -- The problem of ethics in the evolution of human thought -- Bach and aesthetics -- Goethe the philosopher -- Gandhi and the force of nonviolence -- The problem of peace in the world today -- My life is my argument.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [247]-250) and index.
LCCN 2008025761
ISBN9780195377880 (hardback : alk. paper)
ISBN0195377885 (hardback : alk. paper)
ISBN9780195377897 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0195377893 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks B2430.S374 A25 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold