The Light Within Us

by Albert Schweitzer

Collected here in a single volume are the most important statements of faith of one of the great thinkers and humanitarians of our time.

Genres: Philosophy

58 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1971

About the author

Albert Schweitzer, M.D., OM, was an Alsatian theologian, musician, philosopher, and physician. He was born in Kaisersberg in Alsace-Lorraine, a Germanophone region which the German Empire returned to France after World War I. Schweitzer challenged both the secular view of historical Jesus current at his time and the traditional Christian view, depicting a Jesus who expected the imminent end of the world. He received the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize in 1953 for his philosophy of "reverence for life", expressed in many ways, but most famously in founding and sustaining the Lambaréné Hospital in Gabon, west central Africa.

Reviews

[Mark Lacy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A collection of snippets of Schweitzer's writings. Surprised to discover I enjoyed it as much as I did. Of particular importance: remarks regarding idealism, humanitarian effort, concern for all living creatures, Christian viewpoint. Makes me think I should read some more things by this famous person.

[Chloe Glynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

There are some very good humanist intentions here and also some racist patriarchal ones as well. It's worth the read if one is willing to keep a close discernment throughout.

[☃️ Quirk · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid book, very cool. Big on compassion. Short one

[Helen Pugsley]

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