Simone Weil: Basic Writings

Simone Weil is a 20th-century philosopher known for her exploration of the good, encompassing philosophy, politics, science, and spirituality. This anthology presents her most important writings, translated from the French edition and accompanied by valuable notes and references. It serves as an excellent entry point to her philosophy and a valuable resource for students and scholars.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 390 pages
Publication date: 22 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Simone Weil, a profound and thought-provoking philosopher of the 20th century, lived a multifaceted life dedicated to the pursuit of goodness in all its forms. She was a teacher, factory and farm laborer, a political activist both at home and abroad, a loving friend, daughter, and sister. Her writings, spanning philosophy, politics, science, and spirituality, explored the possibilities and pathways to a fulfilling life. While Weil considered herself a philosopher first and foremost, her original thinking often got overshadowed by her classification as a Christian mystic.

Simone Weil: Basic Writings, an expertly curated anthology, presents Weil's philosophy in relation to the architecture of human nature, politics, work, necessity, beauty, goodness, and God. Drawing from the definitive French edition of Weil's complete writings, D. K. Levy and Marina Barabas have translated the essays anew or for the first time, providing valuable notes and references that were previously missing in English language editions of Weil's work.

The book begins with an extensive introduction that provides an overview of Weil's life and thought, setting the stage for the subsequent chapters. Each part of the anthology begins with a short preface that contextualizes the selected essays within Weil's broader oeuvre.

Simone Weil: Basic Writings serves as an excellent entry point into Weil's philosophy, offering a comprehensive introduction to her ideas for both novice readers and scholars studying her thought in philosophy and related disciplines. It provides a valuable resource for those seeking to delve deeper into her profound and insightful perspectives on the human condition.

Weight: 840g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032072111