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Simone Weil (1909–1943), known as the 'patroness of all outsiders,' was one of the most remarkable thinkers of the twentieth century, a philosopher who truly lived according to her political and ethical ideals. Robert Zaretsky's book reveals new facets of Weil – a strict rationalist who simultaneously indulged in her own type of mysticism; a revolutionary with a weakness for anarchism, yet who believed in the hierarchy of work; and a humanist who prioritized human needs and duties over human rights. The book 'Disturbing Simone Weil' honors the complexity of her thinking and explains why she continues to fascinate readers today. ***** Robert Zaretsky's book presents Simone Weil's thinking in its entirety, whether it concerns her understanding of resistance or her key thematic motif, which is the search for roots against the backdrop of a disintegrating world. The author writes clearly, which is not easy, as Weil can be difficult to understand at times: her thinking presents seemingly irreconcilable contradictions.
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Author: Zaretsky Robert
Publication date: August 9, 2023
Manufacturer: Kalich s. r. o., nakladatelství a knihkupectví
Genres: Books, Philosophy, Specialized and technical literature, Social sciences
Type: Books - paperback
Pages: 208
ISBN/EAN: 9788070173183