Waiting for God

Informationen zum Autor Simone Weil (1909-1943) was born in Paris and died in Ashford, England. A religious philosopher, essayist, dramatist, and poet, as well as a social critic and political activist, Weil was one of the great thinkers of the twentieth century. Her other works include Gravity and Grace and The Need for Roots . Klappentext Emerging from the thought-provoking discussions and correspondence Simone Weil had with the Reverend Father Perrin, this classic collection of essays contains the renowned philosopher and social activist's most profound meditations on the relationship of human life to the realm of the transcendent. An enduring masterwork and "one of the most neglected resources of our century" (Adrienne Rich), Waiting for God will continue to influence spiritual and political thought for centuries to come. Zusammenfassung Emerging from the thought-provoking discussions and correspondence Simone Weil had with the Reverend Father Perrin! this classic collection of essays contains the renowned philosopher and social activist's most profound meditations on the relationship of human life to the realm of the transcendent. An enduring masterwork and "one of the most neglected resources of our century" (Adrienne Rich)! Waiting for God will continue to influence spiritual and political thought for centuries to come.

Product details

• Authors: Simone Weil
• Assisted by: Emma Craufurd (Translation)
• Publisher: Harper Perennial USA
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.04.2009
• EAN: 9780061718960
• ISBN: 978-0-06-171896-0
• No. of pages: 151
• Dimensions: 134 mm x 203 mm x 12 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Miscellaneous; Biography: general, Theology, Christianity, Religion and Politics, Personal religious testimony and popular inspirational works, Spirituality and religious experience, Religion and beliefs, Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church, Gender studies: women and girls, Biography: philosophy and social sciences, PHILOSOPHY: RELIGION, PHILOSOPHY: General, PHILOSOPHY: MODERN, HARPER PERENNIAL CLASSICS: PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION: Christian Living / Personal Growth, RELIGION: Philosophy, RELIGION: Faith, Philosophy / Religion, Philosophy / Modern, Harper Perennial Classics / Philosophy