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The need for roots
Prelude to a Declaration of Duties Towards Mankind
Book • 2002
Written during Simone Weil's exile in London in 1943 for the Free French Resistance, 'The Need for Roots' diagnoses the social, cultural, and spiritual malaise of 20th-century civilization.
Weil argues that 'uprootedness' is a widespread condition resulting from the destruction of ties with the past and the dissolution of community.
She outlines the requirements for people to feel rooted again, emphasizing the importance of community, cultural and spiritual ties, and the recognition of the spiritual nature of work.
The book is divided into three parts, discussing specific human needs, the concept of uprootedness, and the possibilities for inspiring a nation to regenerate and lead fulfilling lives.
Weil argues that 'uprootedness' is a widespread condition resulting from the destruction of ties with the past and the dissolution of community.
She outlines the requirements for people to feel rooted again, emphasizing the importance of community, cultural and spiritual ties, and the recognition of the spiritual nature of work.
The book is divided into three parts, discussing specific human needs, the concept of uprootedness, and the possibilities for inspiring a nation to regenerate and lead fulfilling lives.
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Mentioned by Evan Rosa as one of Simone Weil's books, alongside "Gravity and Grace" and "Waiting for God".
How to Read Simone Weil, Part 1: The Mystic / Eric O. Springsted
