The paper examines Albert Schweitzer's concept of 'Reverence for Life' ('Ehrfurcht vor dem Leben') as an ethical utopia and explores its potential as a moral compass for addressing current environmental challenges. Initially, the paper argues that the idea of 'Reverence for Life' can be regarded as an ethical utopia due to its radical departure from dominant human conduct, its contrarian stance vis-à-vis the social status quo, and its far-reaching demand for unbounded responsibility. Consequently, this concept embodies a radical - indeed utopian - counter-narrative to prevalent societal norms, particularly regarding human interaction with non-human entities. Subsequently, the discussion turns to the contributions this idea might offer to modern eco-ethical discourse. On the one hand, Schweitzer's appeal to understand ourselves as 'life amidst life, wanting to live,' is particularly relevant today, emphasizing humanity's interconnectedness with all living beings. Moreover, the concept of reverence underscores the necessity of cultivating empathetic attitudes toward fellow creatures, thereby stressing the importance of compassion in driving ecological change. On the other hand, limitations of Schweitzer's individual-centered focus are also acknowledged, especially considering the structural dimensions of environmental issues that have to play an important role in ethical considerations. A genuine ecological transformation requires fundamental changes at both personal and systemic levels. Ultimately, Schweitzer's utopian-ethical concept of 'Reverence for Life' inspires a deeper appreciation for the interconnectedness of all living beings and can motivate agency towards an ecological transformation; however, this approach falls short of providing a sufficient foundation for ecological ethics, as its focus on individuals fails to fully account for the systemic complexities of contemporary environmental challenges.