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The Need for Roots: Prelude to a Declaration of Duties Towards Mankind (Routledge Classics),Used
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Hailed by Andre Gide as the patron saint of all outsiders, Simone Weil's short life was ample testimony to her beliefs. In 1942 she fled France along with her family, going firstly to America. She then moved back to London in order to work with de Gaulle. Published posthumously The Need for Roots was a direct result of this collaboration. Its purpose was to help rebuild France after the war. In this, her most famous book, Weil reflects on the importance of religious and political social structures in the life of the individual. She wrote that one of the basic obligations we have as human beings is to not let another suffer from hunger. Equally as important, however, is our duty towards our community: we may have declared various human rights, but we have overlooked the obligations and this has left us selfrighteous and rootless. She could easily have been issuing a direct warning to us today, the citizens of Century 21.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Need for Roots'? A: The main theme of 'The Need for Roots' revolves around the importance of social and political structures in human life, emphasizing our obligations towards others and our communities.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Need for Roots'? A: The author of 'The Need for Roots' is Simone Weil, a French philosopher and political activist known for her profound insights into social justice and human rights.
- Q: When was 'The Need for Roots' published? A: The book was published posthumously on October 12, 2001.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Need for Roots' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Need for Roots'? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: This edition of 'The Need for Roots' is in new condition.
- Q: In which category does 'The Need for Roots' fall? A: 'The Need for Roots' is categorized under Social Psychology & Interactions.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the first edition of 'The Need for Roots'.
- Q: What are the key ideas presented by Simone Weil in this book? A: Key ideas in 'The Need for Roots' include the obligations of individuals to counteract suffering, the importance of community, and the critique of human rights without corresponding responsibilities.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for 'The Need for Roots'? A: 'The Need for Roots' is suitable for readers interested in philosophy, social justice, and the interplay between individual rights and communal responsibilities.