Simone Weil: An Anthology May 2026

For Weil, true intelligence and prayer are both rooted in "attention"—a selfless receptivity to the reality of others.

Her famous essay, "The Iliad, or the Poem of Force," analyzes how power turns humans into "things". Simone Weil: An Anthology

She explores the "Great Beast" of conformist society and the destructive nature of bureaucracy and totalist states. Notable Quotes Simone Weil: An Anthology: Miles, Sian - Amazon.com For Weil, true intelligence and prayer are both

For Weil, true intelligence and prayer are both rooted in "attention"—a selfless receptivity to the reality of others.

Her famous essay, "The Iliad, or the Poem of Force," analyzes how power turns humans into "things".

She explores the "Great Beast" of conformist society and the destructive nature of bureaucracy and totalist states. Notable Quotes Simone Weil: An Anthology: Miles, Sian - Amazon.com