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Ludwig Philipp Albert Schweitzer OM ( German: [ˈalbɛʁt ˈʃvaɪ̯t͡sɐ] ⓘ; 14 January 1875 – 4 September 1965) was an Alsatian polymath. He was a theologian, organist, musicologist, writer, humanitarian, philosopher, and physician.
The Nobel Peace Prize 1952 was awarded to Albert Schweitzer "for his altruism, reverence for life, and tireless humanitarian work which has helped making the idea of brotherhood between men and nations a living one"
Jan 14, 1999 · Albert Schweitzer was an Alsatian-German theologian, philosopher, organist, and mission doctor in equatorial Africa, who received the 1952 Nobel Prize for Peace for his efforts in behalf of “the Brotherhood of Nations.”
Discover Albert Schweitzer famous and rare quotes. Share Albert Schweitzer quotations about animals, life and ethics. "Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness..."
Albert Schweitzer. The Nobel Peace Prize 1952. Born: 14 January 1875, Kaysersberg, Germany (now France) Died: 4 September 1965, Lambaréné, Gabon. Residence at the time of the award: France.
The expression “reverence for life” is the key to Albert Schweitzer's personal philosophy. No person must ever harm or destroy life unless absolutely necessary. This attitude permeated everything he did. Schweitzer was born in Alsace in the then German Empire.
Albert Schweitzer was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his philosophy of “reverence for life” and tireless humanitarian work.
Albert Schweitzer. January 14, 1875-September 4, 1965. Albert Schweitzer was born into an Alsatian family which for generations had been devoted to religion, music, and education. His father and maternal grandfather were ministers; both of his grandfathers were talented organists; many of his relatives were persons of scholarly attainments.
In his Kulturphilosophie, Albert Schweitzer makes an alarming observation, almost an outright condemnation of Western thought: Here I set out to write the tragedy of the Western worldview. […]
Jan 14, 2016 · Philosopher and musician Dr. Albert Schweitzer, sitting at his desk in a London restaurant, around 1955. Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images. In 1905, he decided to take up a call from...
