Simone Weil and the Ethic of (Im)moderation
Publication Type |
Book Chapter |
Year of Publication |
2010 |
Author |
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Editor |
Rozelle-Stone, A. Rebecca (Adrian Rebecca) Stone, Lucian |
Book |
The Relevance of the Radical: Simone Weil 100 Years Later |
Pages |
18-37 |
Publisher |
Continuum |
Place Published |
New York |
Language |
English |
Chapter |
2 |
Keywords |
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Annotation |
Rozelle-Stone here focuses on the Weil's critique of 'immoderation' going on to ask after considering her ascetic practices and extreme actions, "whether Weil is guilty of her own charge of "immoderation""(p. 20). Ultimately, Rozelle-Stone defends Weil against such a charge. She begins by looking at Weil’s relationship to consumption touching upon a number of topics including the meaning of consumption and consummation within the context of the Eucharist, the notion of the Eucharist as 'gift' and finally a well informed, in-depth reflection on Weil's concepts of the void, desire, waiting and attention. |