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Albert Schweitzer's Ethical Vision: A Sourcebook

This book serves as a comprehensive compilation of Albert Schweitzer's influential essays and lectures, exploring his profound ethical vision and its impact on modern thought. more

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Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer

Albert Schweitzer, born on January 14, 1875, and died on September 4, 1965, was a German theologian, musician, philosopher, and physician. He is renowned for his missionary work in Africa. more

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