Simone Weil was a remarkable woman: a teacher, a factory worker, a field hand, a traveler, and a frontline volunteer in the Spanish Civil War; yet she found time to write and to philosophize about life and religion. Her short life (1909-43) spanned two world wars, al though she did not live to see the end of the second one. The reac tions of this French Jewish woman to some of the facets of these conflicts may seem surprising; her sympathies and affirmations were perhaps too extreme, but she did think for herself in an un ...
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Simone Weil was a remarkable woman: a teacher, a factory worker, a field hand, a traveler, and a frontline volunteer in the Spanish Civil War; yet she found time to write and to philosophize about life and religion. Her short life (1909-43) spanned two world wars, al though she did not live to see the end of the second one. The reac tions of this French Jewish woman to some of the facets of these conflicts may seem surprising; her sympathies and affirmations were perhaps too extreme, but she did think for herself in an un orthodox and challenging way and had a passionate sense of justice. Mr. Rees believes that this book may contain more illumina tion for the present world's spiritual needs than any other twentieth- century commentary. Some of Simone Weil's proposals concerning patriotism, obligations, freedom of expression, and the needs of the soul may seem Utopian, but they would not be unreasonable in a society adopting her moral code. Simone Weil was an intellectual with an essentially tragic view of life, but she was not removed from the everyday life. Her thought was unique and cannot be classified. She was neither a re actionary nor a progressive but a great soul and a brilliant mind, as T. S. Eliot expressed it, "with a kind of genius akin to that of the saints." Since she explored problems which confront modern man, the reader will find thoughtful stimulation in her work. In a previ ous book, Brave Men , the author likened her to D. H. Lawrence--both lonely visionaries suffering from a devouring spiritual hunger. This book gives a condensed but penetrating account of Miss Weil's interests. Since her writings cover more than philosophy and religion, the reader will feel compelled to become more familiar with her work.
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Very Good. No Jacket. A survey and exposition on Weil's numerous writings on philosophy, religious thought, science, and social questions. Reprint. Lightly bumped and rubbed, spine a bit cocked.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN:
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. Crosscurrents/Modern Critiques. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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VG/VG+ PREFACE BY HARRY T. MOORE. BOOK IS BUMPED AT THE TOP FORE-EDGE CORNERS. D.J. HAS SOME LIGHT RUB AT THE CORNERS AND SPINE-ENDS, A FEW SMALL ABRASIONS ON A TANNED SPINE PANEL, SOME LIGHT SOIL ON THE REAR PANEL, AND PRICE-CLIPPED. A VERY NICE COPY.
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