Simone Weil (1909–1943) was a French philosopher, political activist, and mystic whose life and thought were inextricably linked. Albert Camus described her as "the only great spirit of our time". This guide introduces her radical concepts and essential works. Key Philosophical Concepts
Weil’s philosophy is defined by its focus on the human condition, suffering, and the relationship between the material and divine. The Bloomsbury Handbook of Simone Weil Simone Weil: An