the need for roots
second printing, 1952.
one of weil's most influential works, written in 1943 and first published posthumously (like all of her writing) in 1949. weil diagnoses the root causes of the spiritual, cultural, and social malaise afflicting 20th-century civilization, particularly in europe. she identifies uprootedness—the loss of connection to the past, to community, and to a shared sense of purpose—as a central problem of modern life.
weil argues that in order for people to lead fulfilling, joyful, and morally meaningful lives, they must re-establish ties with their environment, their history, and future expectations. also important to weil is the "spiritual nature of work," a concept weil developed through experiences doing physical labor.
london: routledge & kegan paul ltd. 9x5.5". 287 pages. hardcover. bound in cloth-covered boards. book condition: mild shelfwear to spine, gentle soiling to front-free-end papers and block, near fine-. jacket condition: chips and bumping to spine and edges, mild soiling to flaps. near fine-. Item #1127
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