Simone Weil: A Very Short Introduction

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A. Rebecca Rozelle-Stone (Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Philosophy, University of North Dakota)

Simone Weil

A Very Short Introduction

A. Rebecca Rozelle-Stone (Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Philosophy, University of North Dakota)

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Oxford University Press
01 March 2024

Philosophy; Philosophy: aesthetics; Ethics & moral philosophy; Social & political philosophy; Mysticism

Series: Very Short Introductions

This Very Short Introduction provides an overview of the intriguing and provocative life and ideas of twentieth century French philosopher, mystic, and social activist Simone Weil. Weil was not a typical, systematic philosopher. Despite her short life, Weil's philosophy has much to offer us in our times of personal, communal, political, and environmental crises, both in the breath and poignancy of her philosophy, and the topics it covers.

In keeping with Weil's spirit to consider and address laypeople, Rozelle-Stone takes readers, including those who have had little or no previous exposure to Weil or philosophy, on an accessible journey of Weil's major philosophical impacts. This exploration consists of seven chapters highlighting: her life and manner of death, both characterized by attention; the influence of ancient Greek ideas on her philosophy; her thoughts on labour and politics; her unique and ecumenical religious inspirations, stemming from Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism; her ethical philosophy centred on a specific notion of attentiveness; her understanding of beauty as connected to fragility but also eternity; and finally, her legacy and influence on contemporary writers and issues, particularly as she may help us navigate and critically assess the growing convergence between religious fervour, late capitalist and corporate values, and authoritarian politics. ABOUT THE SERIES:

The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

By: A. Rebecca Rozelle-Stone (Professor of Philosophy Professor of Philosophy University of North Dakota)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 175mm, Width: 110mm, Spine: 80mm
Weight: 138g
ISBN: 9780192846969
ISBN 10: 0192846965
Series: Very Short Introductions
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 01 March 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgements Abbreviations List of illustrations 1: A life and death of attention 2: Greek inspiration 3: Labor and politics 4: Religion 5: Ethics 6: Beauty 7: Weil in the present and future References Further Reading

A. Rebecca Rozelle-Stone, Ph.D. is Professor of Philosophy at the University of North Dakota. She earned her B.A. at Birmingham-Southern College and her M.A. and Ph.D. in philosophy at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Rozelle-Stone served as the Vice President (2012-2014) and then President (2014-2016) of the American Weil Society, and has authored and edited several works on Simone Weil, including The Relevance of the Radical: Simone Weil 100 Years Later, Simone Weil and Theology, and Simone Weil and Continental Philosophy. Aside from Weil, her research interests include phenomenology, feminism, the ethics of attention, and the growing field of fatigue studies.

Reviews for Simone Weil: A Very Short Introduction

But those who are unfamiliar with this remarkable thinker could not do better than read Rozelle-Stone's Simone Weil, which not only does credit to Oxford University Press's series Very Short Introductions, but also offers those who are familiar with her writings, fresh insights into her life and thought. * Edward Andrew, Th European Legacy *