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In this seminar we will explore the thought of the French philosopher, activist, and mystic Simone Weil (1909-1943). Born to secular Jewish parents, Weil led a life of spiritual questing that resulted in a profound theological engagement with Christianity. A brilliant student educated in France’s elite institutions, she maintained an unsentimental solidarity with the working class that led her to labor in factories and farms. Her radical commitment to a selfless life lived for the sake of others places her in the tradition of the great Christian mystics, while her unflinching anti-fascism in the face of the Nazis’ rise to power serves as a beacon of individual moral responsibility in dark times. We will sample the range of her major writings, from her reflections on the political conditions of community in The Need for Roots to her mystical meditations collected under the title Gravity and Grace.
Dates:
Monday, November 18, 2024 Monday, November 25, 2024 Monday, December 9, 2024 Monday, December 16, 2024
Duration/Time: 7:00-9:00 PM (ET)
Price: $399 for four sessions
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