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Gravity and Grace
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Simone Weil, the French philosopher, political activist, and religious mystic, was little known when she died in 1943. The aphorisms in this book reflect the religious philosophy of Weil's last years. This book shows why critics have called Weil "a great soul who might have become a saint" and "the outsider as saint, in an age of alienation".
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Simone Weil, the French philosopher, political activist, and religious mystic, was little known when she died young in 1943. Four years later, the philosopher-farmer Gustave Thibon compiled La pesanteur et la grace from the notebooks she left in his keeping. In 1952, this English translation accelerated the fame and influence of Simone Weil.
The striking aphorisms in Gravity and Grace reflect the religious philosophy of Weil's last years. Written at the onset of World War II, when her health was deteriorating and her left-wing social activism was giving way to spiritual introspection, this masterwork makes clear why critics have called Simone Weil "a great soul who might have become a saint" and "the Outsider as saint, in an age of alienation."
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Gravity and Grace by Simone Weil is highly regarded for its profound exploration of spiritual and philosophical themes, particularly focusing on the relationship between suffering and transcendence. Reviewers often praise Weil's unique ability to blend rigorous philosophical inquiry with deep spirituality, offering insights that are both intellectually challenging and spiritually enriching. Some readers describe the work as dense but ultimately rewarding, noting Weil's distinctive voice and her exploration of concepts like grace, attention, and the void as especially impactful.
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ISBN: 9780803298002
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 November 1997
Country: United States
Imprint: Bison Books
Contributors:
- Translated by Arthur Wills
- Introduction by Thomas R. Nevin
- Introduction by Gustave Thibon
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 272g
Pages: 250
About the Author
Introducer Thomas R. Nevin is a professor of classical studies at John Carroll University and the author of Simone Weil: Portrait of a Self-Exiled Jew.
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