Simone Weil, an Anthology
Title | Simone Weil, an Anthology PDF eBook |
Author | Simone Weil |
Publisher | Grove Press |
Pages | 308 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | Literary Collections |
ISBN | 9780802137296 |
Simone Weil (1909-1943) was a philosopher, theologian, political activist, and mystic whose work endures among the greatest spiritual thinking in human history. Born and educated in Paris, she was devoted to advocating for disenfranchised citizens around the world. Called the 'saint of all outsiders' by Andre Gide, Weil's compassion for the plight of the working class and the armed forces fueled her enlightened treatises and existential inquiries.
Gravity and Grace
Title | Gravity and Grace PDF eBook |
Author | Simone Weil |
Publisher | Psychology Press |
Pages | 228 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Christian life |
ISBN | 9780415290012 |
On the fiftieth anniversary of the first English edition, this Routledge Classics edition offers the English reader the complete text of this landmark work for the first time ever.
The Power of Words
Title | The Power of Words PDF eBook |
Author | Simone Weil |
Publisher | Penguin Classics |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2020-09-17 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 9780241472903 |
'There are certain words which possess in themselves, when properly used, a virtue which illumines and lifts up towards the good.' The philosopher and activist Simone Weil was one of the most courageous thinkers of the twentieth century. Here she writes, with honesty and moral clarity, about the manipulation of language by the powerful, the obligations of individuals to one another and the needs for order, equality, liberty and truth, that make us human.
The Simone Weil Reader
Title | The Simone Weil Reader PDF eBook |
Author | Simone Weil |
Publisher | |
Pages | 584 |
Release | 1977 |
Genre | Literary Collections |
ISBN |
The immediate and guiding aim of this book is to introduce the contemporary reader to the work and thought of Simone Weil.
Simone Weil and The Suffering of Love
Title | Simone Weil and The Suffering of Love PDF eBook |
Author | Eric O. Springsted |
Publisher | Wipf and Stock Publishers |
Pages | 149 |
Release | 2010-04-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 160899094X |
Simone Weil is one of the few spiritual thinkers to give an adequate account for the place of suffering in our world. We traditionally view suffering as that which thwarts our most profound longings and happiness. Simone Weil insists that suffering is not a problem to overcome. Suffering, as it arises in the sacrifices of divine and human love is a fact of life, neither to be rejected nor invited, but also something that can shape human life by opening itself to the divine love. Here again is Springsted's comprehensive treatment of Simone Weil's religious insights, unique is her understanding of the scientific modern age without cynicism, meanwhile embracing much of traditional Christian spirituality without naivete. In her unusual approach that is new and yet draws on ancient thought, Weil supports a radical theology, insisting that the oppressed - with whom she identified - are not assisted by a transfer of power, but they must, like those in power, view suffering as a way of overcoming the human penchant for self-centeredness, and as a way of drawing closer to the world in love and as a whole.
First and Last Notebooks
Title | First and Last Notebooks PDF eBook |
Author | Simone Weil |
Publisher | Wipf and Stock Publishers |
Pages | 384 |
Release | 2015-12-22 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 1498239196 |
Introducing the Selected Works of Simone Weil
The Need for Roots
Title | The Need for Roots PDF eBook |
Author | Simone Weil |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 314 |
Release | 2020-04-30 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 1000082792 |
Hailed by Andre Gide as the patron saint of all outsiders, Simone Weil's short life was ample testimony to her beliefs. In 1942 she fled France along with her family, going firstly to America. She then moved back to London in order to work with de Gaulle. Published posthumously The Need for Roots was a direct result of this collaboration. Its purpose was to help rebuild France after the war. In this, her most famous book, Weil reflects on the importance of religious and political social structures in the life of the individual. She wrote that one of the basic obligations we have as human beings is to not let another suffer from hunger. Equally as important, however, is our duty towards our community: we may have declared various human rights, but we have overlooked the obligations and this has left us self-righteous and rootless. She could easily have been issuing a direct warning to us today, the citizens of Century 21.