A concise and lively overview of the intriguing and provocative life and ideas of twentieth century French philosopher, mystic, and social activist Simone Weil. The breadth, poignancy, and prescience of…

In Intimations of Christianity Among the Ancient Greeks Weil apply her unique, piercing intellect to early Greek thought, where she finds precursors to Christianity. This Routledge Classics edition includes a…

On the fiftieth anniversary of the first English edition, this Routledge Classics edition offers the English reader the complete text of this landmark work for the first time ever.

One of the foremost French philosophers of the last century, Simone Weil has been described by Andre Gide as ‘the patron saint of all outsiders’ and by Albert Camus as…

Philosopher, theologian, critic, sociologist, political activist – Simone Weil was among the foremost thinkers of our time. Best known in this country for her theological writing, Weil wrote on a…

The Continuing Legacy of Simone Weil analyzes the core work of Simone Weil and her views on the nature of the human condition, humanity’s relationship with God, and the objective…

An outstanding starting point for anyone seeking an introduction to Simone Weil's philosophical thinking, and essential reading for more advanced students and scholars of Weil's thought.

A letter written by Simone Weil to a French priest in New York, in which she raises fundamental and highly controversial concerns on matters of Catholic faith, dogma and institutions.