The Decline and Reconstruction of Cultures——Albert Schweitzer′s Opinions on Modern Cultures
According to Albert Schweitzer,compared with the Enlightenment culture and rationalistic culture,the western culture experienced a decline in the end of 19th century and the beginning of 20th century.He believed that this decline was due to the impediments of the material to the spiritual which led to the disappearance of ethical essentials in a culture.In his opinion,if westerners want to revive or reconstruct western culture,they should build up a world view which could carry the ethical ideal of a culture,that is,reverence for life.Since the development of Chinese culture is at the critical moment,it is time to think over our culture strategies.And a lot can be learned from Albert Schweitzer′s theory.