‘No One to Receive It’: Simone Weil’s Unforeseen Legacy
Publication Type |
Journal Article |
Year of Publication |
2006 |
Author |
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Journal |
Common Knowledge |
Volume |
12 |
Number |
2 |
Pages |
252-260 |
Publisher |
Duke University Press |
Language |
English |
Publish Dates |
Spring |
Keywords |
affliction (malheur) |
Annotation |
This article begins with a brief overview of the last days of Simone Weil’s life, focusing on her self-effacement and abnegation. Bok then offers a relatively brief discussion of Weil’s legacy, particularly the interest shown and value seen in her work by Albert Camus, Iris Murdoch, some of the leaders of the solidarity movement and finally, Susan Sontag. |