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The Subversive Simone Weil
A Life in Five Ideas
Book • 2020
In 'The Subversive Simone Weil: A Life in Five Ideas', Robert Zaretsky delves into the complex and often contradictory life of Simone Weil, a French philosopher known for her unique blend of anarchism, mysticism, and intellectual rigor.
The book explores Weil's transformation from a left-wing intellectual to someone influenced by conservative and religious thought, highlighting her contributions to political, social, and theological discourse.
Zaretsky's work provides a nuanced understanding of Weil's philosophy and its enduring relevance.
The book explores Weil's transformation from a left-wing intellectual to someone influenced by conservative and religious thought, highlighting her contributions to political, social, and theological discourse.
Zaretsky's work provides a nuanced understanding of Weil's philosophy and its enduring relevance.
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Sean Illing
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Simone Weil’s radical philosophy of love and attention
