Letter to Simone Weil, With Passages of Time
Publication Type |
Book Chapter |
Year of Publication |
2005 |
Author |
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Book |
Longings and Belongings |
Pages |
85-108 |
Publisher |
McArthur and Company |
Place Published |
Toronto |
Language |
English |
Keywords |
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Annotation |
Writing in the form of a letter to Weil, Huston examines Weil's complex attitude towards her own body, her gender, sexuality and what Huston argues, is Weil's belief that being a philosopher and a woman were incompatible. Clearly familiar with Weil's work, Huston critically examines the impact Weil's negative attitude towards her body and her gender had on her philosophical and religious thought. Providing well-reasoned support from Weil's writing, Huston offers a convincing possible reason for Weil's attitude. |
Notes |
Previously published as "Simone Weil: Love Disincarnate" in Descant 28.1 (1997): 125-41 |