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- Objectstaat
- Book Title
- Beyond Power
- Title
- Beyond Power
- Subtitle
- Simone Weil and the Notion of Authority
- ISBN-10
- 0739123866
- EAN
- 9780739123867
- ISBN
- 9780739123867
- Genre
- Philosophy & Spirituality
- Release Date
- 06/27/2008
- Release Year
- 2008
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- US
- Publication Year
- 2008
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Publication Name
- Beyond Power : Simone Weil and the Notion of Authority
- Item Height
- 0.8in
- Item Length
- 9.4in
- Publisher
- Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
- Item Width
- 6.4in
- Item Weight
- 15.9 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 210 Pages
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Beyond Power draws on the writings of Simone Weil (b. Paris, France, 1909, d. Ashford, UK, 1943) to construct a theory of authority that challenges conventional assumptions. Avery argues that neither science nor religion nor a political mandate can provide an adequate rationale for authority. Simone Weil's electrifying insights, derived from her experience as a social activist, factory worker, and philosophy teacher, provide ways in which to think about the essential element of authority and take it into account more fully than usually seems possible. By focusing unflinchingly on what was sacred to herself and others in religion, politics, science, work, justice, and education, she achieved a kind of authority of her own. Avery devotes a chapter to each of these six subjects, as well as to an overview of the question of authority and a short account of Simone Weil's life. Beyond Power will be ideal for students and teachers of philosophy, politics, religion, and history and the humanities. Those who admire the philosophy of Simone Weil will find a compelling overview of her work, while those interested in religious questions will find a fresh approach to thinking and talking about what makes human life meaningful. Avery offers new ways to examine the burning political, religious, and scientific issues of our time.
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Publisher
Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
ISBN-10
0739123866
ISBN-13
9780739123867
eBay Product ID (ePID)
65905961
Product Key Features
Publication Name
Beyond Power : Simone Weil and the Notion of Authority
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2008
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
210 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.4in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
6.4in
Item Weight
15.9 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
B2430.W474a94 2008
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This is an important and exciting book. Broad in scope and with generous depth of enquiry, it echoes the tone of its human subject, described by Camus as 'the only great spirit of our time.' It deserves to become itself the authoritative work on Simone Weil. Its great merit lies in the rich social, historical and cultural contextualization of her oeuvre which is hugely revitalized in consequence. Simone Weil's understanding of authority is reconsidered in the light of urgent contemporary concerns and vital new life breathed into it. Avery has succeeded in the daunting task of examining a comprehensive range of secondary sources, and provides both interesting, and in this election year, timely glosses on their interpretations. The magisterial strength of this book, however, lies in its response to the thoughts and words of Simone Weil herself, to which its author returns with the kind of attention she herself so brilliantly describes., The book should be helpful as a general introduction to Weil's thought. Avery provides useful summaries of the principal areas of interest in Weil's writings . . . After reading the book one would have a good idea of how to proceed with one's own study of Simone Weil., This sensitive and wide-ranging study addresses all the main areas of Weil's formidable culture, demonstrating how, through her use of the Greek classics, Marx, the great texts of Christian piety and Eastern philosophy among other sources of inspiration in her passionate and single-minded quest for truth, her spirit soars above any narrow sectarian bias or historical contingency, making her as relevant for our troubled times as she was in the dark days through which she lived. Taking the clauses of the 'Our Father' one by one and examining Weil's thought in their light, Avery shows convincingly how, through a spirit of prayer, the ultimate source of authority is not power, but love., The book should be helpful.... as a general introduction to Weil's thought. Avery provides useful summaries of the principal areas of interest in Weil's writings and.... gives clear explanations of her basic approach in each area. After reading the book one would have a good idea of how to proceed with one's own study of Simone Weil., The rich cultural knowledge of Desmond Avery has enabled him to interpret brilliantly the genius of Simone Weil. He presents persuasively her life-giving view of authority., This sensitive and wide-ranging study addresses all the main areas of Weil's formidable culture, demonstrating how, through her use of the Greek classics, Marx, the great texts of Christian piety and Eastern philosophy among other sources of inspiration in her passionate and single-minded quest for truth, her spirit soars above any narrow sectarian bias or historical contingency, making her as relevant for our troubled times as she was in the dark days through which she lived. Taking the clauses of the 'Our Father' one by one and examining Weil's thought in their light, Avery shows convincingly how, through a spirit of prayer, the ultimate source of authority is not power, but love...
Table of Content
Part 1 Introduction Part 2 Part I. Authority Comes from the Author Chapter 3 Chapter 1. The Notion of Authority Chapter 4 Chapter 2. Authority in the Life and Work of Simone Weil Chapter 5 Chapter 3. An Idea of Ultimate Authority Part 6 Part II. The Authority of Disciplines and Institutions Chapter 7 Chapter 4. Religion Chapter 8 Chapter 5. Governance Chapter 9 Chapter 6. Science Part 10 Part III. Authority in Practice Chapter 11 Chapter 7. Work Chapter 12 Chapter 8. Justice Chapter 13 Chapter 9. Education Part 14 Conclusion
Copyright Date
2008
Target Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Topic
Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Individual Philosophers, History & Theory, General, Political
Lccn
2008-011179
Dewey Decimal
194
Dewey Edition
22
Genre
Philosophy, Political Science
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