A concise and lively overview of the intriguing and provocative life and ideas of twentieth century French philosopher, mystic, and social activist Simone Weil. The breadth, poignancy, and prescience of…

A letter written by Simone Weil to a French priest in New York, in which she raises fundamental and highly controversial concerns on matters of Catholic faith, dogma and institutions.

Davis demonstrates how Simone Weil's Marxism challenges current neoliberal understandings of the self and of human rights. Explaining her related critiques of colonialism and of political parties, it presents Weil…

In this, her most famous book, Weil reflects on the importance of religious and political social structures in the life of the individual.

Philosopher, theologian, critic, sociologist, political activist – Simone Weil was among the foremost thinkers of our time. Best known in this country for her theological writing, Weil wrote on a…

Simone Weil interroge le premier commandement et invite chacun de nous, avant qu'il ne fasse une reelle rencontre avec Dieu, a reporter cet amour sur les objets dans lesquels il…

Les Reflexions sur les causes de la liberte et de l'oppression sociale est un texte qui fut toujours considere par Simone Weil comme son oeuvre principale. Le philosophe Alain ecrivit…

Although primarily known as a religious thinker, Weil devoted enormous energy in her formative years to her work as a political activist and as a philosopher/teacher. This book reveals these…