Binding: Paperback
Description: This Very Short Introduction provides an overview of the intriguing and provocative life and ideas of twentieth century French philosopher mystic and social activist Simone Weil. Weil was not a typical systematic philosopher. Despite her short life Weil's philosophy has much to offer us in our times of personal communal political and environmental crises both in the breath and poignancy of her philosophy and the topics it covers. In keeping with Weil's spirit to consider and address laypeople Rozelle - Stone takes readers including those who have had little or no previous exposure to Weil or philosophy on an accessible journey of Weil's major philosophical impacts. This exploration consists of seven chapters highlighting: her life and manner of death both characterized by attention; the influence of ancient Greek ideas on her philosophy; her thoughts on labour and politics; her unique and ecumenical religious inspirations stemming from Christianity Hinduism Buddhism and Taoism; her ethical philosophy centred on a specific notion of attentiveness; her understanding of beauty as connected to fragility but also eternity; and finally her legacy and influence on contemporary writers and issues particularly as she may help us navigate and critically assess the growing convergence between religious fervour late capitalist and corporate values and authoritarian politics. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: Simone Weil: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Rozelle - Stone A. Rebecca (Professor Of Philosophy Professor Of Philosophy University Of North Dakota)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780192846969
Pages: 160 Pages, 10 B&W Images
Publication Date: 5/22/2024
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Mysticism