Discussions of Simone Weil

Häftad, Engelska, 2000

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Beskrivning

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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2000-01-27
Mått:152 x 229 x 11 mm
Vikt:318 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:SUNY series, Simone Weil Studies
Antal sidor:212
Förlag:State University of New York Press
ISBN:9780791444283

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Filosofiska discipliner inom Filosofi och religion

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Rush Rhees (1905-1989) taught at the University of Wales, Swansea, for twenty-six years and became Honorary Professor after his retirement. He is the author of Without Answers; Discussions of Wittgenstein; On Religion and Philosophy; Wittgenstein and the Possibility of Discourse; and Moral Questions. D. Z. Phillips is Rush Rhees Research Professor at the University of Wales, Swansea, and Danforth Professor of the Philosophy of Religion at Claremont Graduate University, California. Mario von der Ruhr is Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Wales, Swansea.

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"…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

Innehållsförteckning

Editor's Preface Part OneSocial Philosophy Chapter OneMethod and Liberty Chapter Two"The Organization of Society" Chapter ThreeLiberty and Understanding Chapter FourThe Need for Roots Part TwoScience and Necessity Chapter FiveThe World and Necessity Chapter SixThought, Necessity, and Contemplation Chapter SevenScience and Obedience Chapter EightScience or Religious Meditation? Part ThreeReflections on Ethics and Religion Chapter NineLove Chapter TenFriendship and Purity of Soul Chapter ElevenThe Temporal and the Eternal Chapter TwelveGrace and the Beauty of the World Chapter ThirteenEvil, Death, and Suffering Chapter FourteenNotes on the Old and New Testaments Simone WeilBiographical and Bibliographical Sketch Simone WeilPublications Index