Simone Weil and the Specter of Self-Perpetuating Force

Simone Weil's philosophical and social thought during her short life (1909-1943) was intimately engaged with the nature of power and force, both human and natural, and the problems inherent in the use of force. This title examines the material in Weil's notebooks and essays to illuminate her evolving thought on violence, war, and injustice.