Description
Simone Weil, a singular figure in 20th-century philosophy, delves into the profound impact of language and power in this collection of selected writings. With unflinching honesty and moral clarity, she dissects how the powerful manipulate words and explores the fundamental rights and responsibilities that bind individuals together. These provocative and eloquent essays untangle the intangible, examining essential human needs like liberty, truth, security, and equality. Weil's deeply moral and insightful prose nourishes the spirit and inspires critical thought on the very foundations of our existence.
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paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2020
128 pages
ISBN: 9780241472903
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First Published
2020
Language
eng
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