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The Power of Words : Penguin Great Ideas - Simone Weil

The Power of Words

By: Simone Weil

Paperback | 1 December 2020 | Edition Number 1

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There are certain words which possess, in themselves, when properly used, a virtue which illumines and lifts up towards the good

In these selected writings by Simone Weil - philosopher, activist, mystic - she explores the influence of language employed by the powerful, an individual's rights and responsibilities, and foods of the soul such as liberty, truth, security and equality. Provocative, eloquent and deeply moral, these are essays to untangle the intangible, nourish the spirit and inspire thought.

GREAT IDEAS. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.

About the Author

Simone Weil was a French philosopher, mystic and activist.

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