Simone Weil by Mario Von Der Ruhr
This work is a portrait of Simone Weil, (1909-1943) the French Jewish writer, drawn to the Church. The writings of Simone Weil (1909-43), the French Jewish writer, have been hugely influential and are still frequently quoted and referred to today. This clear and lucid exposition of her life and work shows how Weil is truly a prophet for our age and an indispensable source of encouragement to all those who prowl at the frontiers of religion. From an early age Weil was attracted to Bolshevism, became an anarchist and helped Trotsky. She also worked as a mechanic in the Renault factory in Paris, and joined the International Red Brigade to fight Franco in the Spanish Civil War. Through all this Weil developed a theology and philosophy which speaks most directly to people today. Deeply imbued with agnosticism and anti-clericalism, she nevertheless experienced a profound religious conversion at the Benedictine Monastery of Solemnes in France. Christ 'took hold of her', although she never formally converted to the Christian faith to which she was so deeply attracted.
"There was certainly plenty to inspire me in this book..." Simon Doogan, Church of Ireland Gazette -- Simon Doogan
"There is no doubt in my mind that this little book is an extremely helpful introduction to that side of Weil's work with which it deals and I shall certainly be recommending it to my students: it is clearly and elegantly written, culturally informed in a way that is still far too rare in philosophical writing, including contemporary philosophy of religion, and sensible and judicious." - Christopher Hamilton, The Authors Journal Compilation. Oct 2008.
'This is a deeply thought-provoking book and will yield a great deal of inspiration whether used in small groups or simply as an insight for the private reader to aid their devotional life.' ~ Judy West, Church of England Newspaper, 2007 -- Judy West * Church of England Newspaper *
'This is a sharply focused exploration of the life and thought of a provocative figure...This books shows how she stands at the linking point between reflection and experience.' Tablet * Tablet, The *
"There is no doubt in my mind that this little book is an extremely helpful introduction to that side of Weil's work with which it deals and I shall certainly be recommending it to my students: it is clearly and elegantly written, culturally informed in a way that is still far too rare in philosophical writing, including contemporary philosophy of religion, and sensible and judicious." - Christopher Hamilton, The Authors Journal Compilation. Oct 2008.
'This is a deeply thought-provoking book and will yield a great deal of inspiration whether used in small groups or simply as an insight for the private reader to aid their devotional life.' ~ Judy West, Church of England Newspaper, 2007 -- Judy West * Church of England Newspaper *
'This is a sharply focused exploration of the life and thought of a provocative figure...This books shows how she stands at the linking point between reflection and experience.' Tablet * Tablet, The *
Dr. Mario von der Ruhr is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Wales (Swansea). He is the Associate Editor of the Journal of Philosophical Investigations, and co-author with D.Z. Phillips of On Religious and Philosophy (CUP).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780826474629 |
| ISBN 10 | 0826474624 |
| Title | Simone Weil |
| Author | Mario Von Der Ruhr |
| Series | Outstanding Christian Thinkers |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2006-12-26 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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