Albert Schweitzers Legacy for Education Reverence for Life [Hardcover]

This is the first book devoted to the study of the thought of Albert Schweitzer as it relates to educational theory and practice. Rud argues that Schweitzer's life and work offer inspiration and timely insights for both educational thought and practice in our new century.PART I: SCHWEITZER'S LIFE, INFLUENCES, AND CONVICTIONS A Brief Biography of Early Influences Schweitzer's Philosophical and Religious Heritage An Evolving Relationship: Albert and H?l?ne To Africa: From Thought to Conviction and Action Reverence for Life PART II: SCHWEITZER AND EDUCATION Practical Reverence and Education Schweitzer and Moral Education Icon, Scoundrel, Prophet, Paradigm: A Recovery Project for the Schools Conclusion: Is the School the Way?

Albert Schweitzer should be included in any list of important thinkers on education . . . Rud . . . explains and extends the ideas and practices of an individual who cared deeply for people. The book is an important addition to studies within the philosophy of education. Summing Up: Highly recommended - Choice

A.G. Rud explains, develops and advocates Albert Schweitzer's ethics of reverence for life as it is relevant to contemporary education. In the first half of the book he provides a clear and illuminating overview of Albert Schweitzer's life and thought. In the second half he identifies myriad practical applications of that life and thought to contemporary education, concluding with a sampling of classes and curricula that are already under way. This masterful and beautifully written book is pitched to the general educator, yet it is written with sufficient rigour to engage Schweitzer scholars. - History of Education

We now have a book that carefully delves into both Schweitzer's life and the historical development of his concept of 'Reverence for Life' in a truly magnificent and thought-provoking way. A gifted writer and researcher, Rud is able to synthesize the long process it took for SchweitzlÃ-