Simone Weil (1909-1943) was a philosopher, theologian, political activist, and mystic whose work endures among the greatest spiritual thinking in human history.

Includes some of her major essays, a selection of her letters and a biography of her work, this collection captures the essence of a remarkable woman who was on

The immediate and guiding aim of this book is to introduce the contemporary reader to the work and thought of Simone Weil.

'There are certain words which possess in themselves, when properly used, a virtue which illumines and lifts up towards the good.' The philosopher and activist

On the fiftieth anniversary of the first English edition, this Routledge Classics edition offers the English reader the complete text of this landmark work for