Civilization and Ethics
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Civilization and Ethics is a philosophical work by Albert Schweitzer in which he develops his influential ethical doctrine of "reverence for life" and critiques modern civilization’s moral foundations.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Civilization and Ethics canonical | 2 |
| Kultur und Ethik | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Civilization and Ethics Context triple: [Albert Schweitzer, notableWork, Civilization and Ethics]
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A.
Ethical Discourses
Ethical Discourses is a collection of spiritual and moral teachings by the Byzantine mystic Symeon the New Theologian, focusing on inner transformation, repentance, and direct experience of God.
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B.
Imperialism and Civilization
"Imperialism and Civilization" is a political and historical critique by Leonard Woolf that examines the impact of imperialist policies on both colonized societies and the moral fabric of the imperial powers.
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C.
Democracy and Social Ethics
Democracy and Social Ethics is a 1902 book by social reformer Jane Addams that explores the ethical foundations of democracy through analyses of social problems such as poverty, labor, and urban life.
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D.
Ethics for the New Millennium
Ethics for the New Millennium is a philosophical and spiritual book by the 14th Dalai Lama that outlines a universal, secular approach to compassion and moral living in the modern world.
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E.
The Science of Ethics
The Science of Ethics is a major 19th-century philosophical work by Leslie Stephen that systematically examines moral philosophy and the foundations of ethical theory.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Civilization and Ethics Target entity description: Civilization and Ethics is a philosophical work by Albert Schweitzer in which he develops his influential ethical doctrine of "reverence for life" and critiques modern civilization’s moral foundations.
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A.
Ethical Discourses
Ethical Discourses is a collection of spiritual and moral teachings by the Byzantine mystic Symeon the New Theologian, focusing on inner transformation, repentance, and direct experience of God.
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B.
Imperialism and Civilization
"Imperialism and Civilization" is a political and historical critique by Leonard Woolf that examines the impact of imperialist policies on both colonized societies and the moral fabric of the imperial powers.
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C.
Democracy and Social Ethics
Democracy and Social Ethics is a 1902 book by social reformer Jane Addams that explores the ethical foundations of democracy through analyses of social problems such as poverty, labor, and urban life.
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D.
Ethics for the New Millennium
Ethics for the New Millennium is a philosophical and spiritual book by the 14th Dalai Lama that outlines a universal, secular approach to compassion and moral living in the modern world.
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E.
The Science of Ethics
The Science of Ethics is a major 19th-century philosophical work by Leslie Stephen that systematically examines moral philosophy and the foundations of ethical theory.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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philosophical work ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
provide a universal ethic transcending cultures
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reform the ethical basis of civilization ⓘ |
| argues |
ethical progress is more important than material progress
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every will-to-live has value ⓘ humans have ethical obligations to all living things ⓘ true civilization must be grounded in ethics ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Albert Schweitzer’s humanitarian work
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Albert Schweitzer’s theology ⓘ
linked to:
Albert Schweitzer
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| author | Albert Schweitzer ⓘ |
| centralConcept | reverence for life ⓘ |
| concerns |
conflict between progress and morality
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ethical treatment of animals ⓘ ethical treatment of nature ⓘ individual responsibility in society ⓘ |
| criticizes |
moral indifference in modern society
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purely rationalistic conceptions of ethics ⓘ |
| critiques |
moral relativism in modern civilization
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technological progress without ethical progress ⓘ utilitarian views of civilization ⓘ |
| genre |
moral philosophy
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social philosophy ⓘ |
| hasEthicalPrinciple |
non-injury to living beings as far as possible
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respect for all will-to-live ⓘ |
| hasPart | doctrine of reverence for life ⓘ |
| influenced |
20th-century ethical thought
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animal ethics ⓘ environmental ethics ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Christian ethics
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Kantian ethics ⓘ
linked to:
Kantianism
life-philosophy (Lebensphilosophie) ⓘ |
| language | German ⓘ |
| mainTheme |
civilization
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ethics ⓘ reverence for life ⓘ |
| originalTitle |
Kultur und Ethik
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linked to:
Civilization and Ethics
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| partOf | The Philosophy of Civilization ⓘ |
| philosophicalSchool | ethics of reverence for life ⓘ |
| proposes | universal ethical principle based on respect for all life ⓘ |
| seeksTo |
ground ethics in the experience of life itself
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unite rational reflection and moral feeling ⓘ |
| subject |
critique of Western civilization
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moral foundations of modern civilization ⓘ philosophy of life ⓘ relationship between culture and ethics ⓘ responsibility toward all living beings ⓘ |
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Subject: Civilization and Ethics Description of subject: Civilization and Ethics is a philosophical work by Albert Schweitzer in which he develops his influential ethical doctrine of "reverence for life" and critiques modern civilization’s moral foundations.
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linked to: Civilization and Ethics