Simone Weil was one of the foremost thinkers of the twentieth century: a philosopher, theologian, critic, sociologist and political activist. This anthology spans the wide range of her thought, and includes an extract from her best-known work 'The Need for Roots', exploring the ways in which modern society fails the human soul; her thoughts on the misuse of language by those in power; and the essay 'Human Personality', a late, beautiful reflection on the rights and responsibilities of every individual. All are marked by the unique combination of literary eloquence and moral perspicacity that characterised Weil's ideas and inspired a generation of thinkers and writers both in and outside her native France.
Simone Weil
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Including some of her major essays, a selection of her letters and a biography of her work, this collection captures the essence of a remarkable woman who was one of the foremost thinkers of the 20th century.
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| Weight | 0.254 kg |
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| Dimensions | 19.7 × 12.9 × 2 cm |
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| Cover | Paperback |
| Pages | 312 |
| Language | English |
| Edition | New edition |
| Dewey | 194 (edition:22) |
| Readership | General – Trade / Code: K |
