The Notebooks of Simone Weil

These newly reissued notebooks, among the very few personal writings of Weil's that still survive today, contain her thoughts on art, love, science and the meaning of life.

Simone Weil (1909-1943) was a defining figure of the twentieth century; a philosopher, Christian, resistance fighter, anarchist, feminist, Labour activist and teacher. She was described by T. S. Eliot as 'a woman of genius, of a kind of genius akin to that of the saints', and by Albert Camus as 'the only great spirit of our time'. Originally published posthumously in two volumes, these newly reissued notebooks, are among the very few unedited personal writings of Weil's that still survive today. Containing her thoughts on art, love, science, God and the meaning of life, they give context and meaning to Weil's famous works, revealing an unique philosophy in development and offering a rare private glimpse of her singular personality.

Autorentext
Simone Weil (1909-1943) was a French philosopher, activist and thinker and one of the defining intellectual figures of the twentieth century.

Zusammenfassung
These newly reissued notebooks, among the very few personal writings of Weil's that still survive today, contain her thoughts on art, love, science and the meaning of life.

Inhalt
Contents: Preface. Introduction. Some Basic Features of Language and Communication. Words and Dictionaries. English Use and Usage. Social Conventions and English Use. American English Variations. Meaning and Signification.