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“Personalism's insistence that only personality-finite and infinite-is ultimately real strengthened me in two convictions: it gave me metaphysical and philosophical grounding for the idea of a personal God, and it gave me a metaphysical basis for the dignity and worth of all human personality.”

Quote by Martin Luther King, Jr.

Book:The Wisdom of Martin Luther King, Jr
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The Wisdom of Martin Luther King, Jr

This work presents the philosophical and ethical teachings of Martin Luther King Jr., the Baptist minister and civil rights leader who became a symbol of the movement for racial equality in the United States. Through his sermons, speeches, and writings, the volume explores principles of nonviolence, justice, and human dignity that defined King's approach to social change. The compilation draws from his profound speeches including the historic 'I Have a Dream' address delivered during the 1963 March on Washington, as well as his Nobel Peace Prize acceptance remarks and pastoral letters. King's commitment to Christian love and nonviolent resistance serves as the moral foundation for the teachings gathered in this collection, offering readers insight into the spiritual and ethical framework that guided his quest for civil rights and equality. more

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Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. was an American civil rights activist known for his nonviolent protest and advocacy for equal rights. His 'I Have a Dream' speech at the Lincoln Memorial in 1963 became a significant milestone in the American civil rights movement. more

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