Multiple choice

Who preached reverence for all living things?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Martin Luther King

  3. S. Radhakrishnan

  4. Albert Schweitzer

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Explanation

Albert Schweitzer, a theologian, philosopher, and physician, developed the ethical principle of 'Reverence for Life' (Ehrfurcht vor dem Leben). This philosophy, central to his work as a medical missionary in Africa, emphasized respect for all living beings and influenced modern environmental and animal welfare ethics. While Gandhi, King, and Radhakrishnan promoted non-violence and compassion, Schweitzer specifically formulated reverence as a universal ethical principle.

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