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A distinguished discussion of Weil's views on social philosophy, science, ethics, and religion.
The work of Simone Weil has not garnered the attention it deserves in the Anglo-American tradition. In this book, Rhees, the noted thinker trained by Wittgenstein, provides the most sustained critique to date of Weil's views on science and religion. In this decidedly Wittgensteinian spin on the philosophy of religion, Rhees' observations on the major themes in Weil's work-social philosophy, science, ethics, and religion-are presented. The book shows how Rhees wrestled with difficulties he found in the work of Weil, someone he held in the highest regard.
"…Rhees's book is a 'gold mine' in Weil studies." — The Journal of Religion
"In the field of Weil studies this book is a 'gold mine.'" — Richard H. Bell, author of Simone Weil: The Way of Justice as Compassion
"Weil was a highly original thinker and Discussions of Simone Weil helps bring out that originality. Rhees also makes a contribution to the philosophy of religion, for here we get to see how a genuine Wittgensteinian approach might work in tackling religious questions." — Eric O. Springsted, coauthor of Spirit, Nature, and Community: Issues in the Thought of Simone Weil
Editor's Preface
Part One
Social Philosophy
Chapter One
Method and Liberty
Chapter Two
"The Organization of Society"
Chapter Three
Liberty and Understanding
Chapter Four
The Need for Roots
Part Two
Science and Necessity
Chapter Five
The World and Necessity
Chapter Six
Thought, Necessity, and Contemplation
Chapter Seven
Science and Obedience
Chapter Eight
Science or Religious Meditation?
Part Three
Reflections on Ethics and Religion
Chapter Nine
Love
Chapter Ten
Friendship and Purity of Soul
Chapter Eleven
The Temporal and the Eternal
Chapter Twelve
Grace and the Beauty of the World
Chapter Thirteen
Evil, Death, and Suffering
Chapter Fourteen
Notes on the Old and New Testaments
Simone Weil
Biographical and Bibliographical Sketch
Simone Weil
Publications
Index