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The Power of Words , Penguin Great Ideas

Author: Simone Weil

“There are certain words that hold, within them, when used correctly, a virtue that illuminates and elevates towards the good.” The philosopher and activist Simone Weil was one of the most courageous...

“There are certain words that hold, within them, when used correctly, a virtue that illuminates and elevates towards the good.” The philosopher and activist Simone Weil was one of the most courageous thinkers of the 20th century. In this work, she writes, with sincerity and moral clarity, about the distortion of language by the powerful, the obligations of...

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“There are certain words that hold, within them, when used correctly, a virtue that illuminates and elevates towards the good.” The philosopher and activist Simone Weil was one of the most courageous thinkers of the 20th century. In this work, she writes, with sincerity and moral clarity, about the distortion of language by the powerful, the obligations of individuals to one another, and the needs - for order, equality, freedom, and truth - that make us human.

One of twenty new titles in the Penguin Great Ideas series. This new selection presents a diverse list of thinkers who have contributed to shaping our world today, from anarchists to Stoics, feminists to prophets, satirists to Zen Buddhists.

  • Pages: 128
  • Dimensions: 10.9x10.9cm

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Author
Simone Weil
Publisher
Penguin
Subtitle
Penguin Great Ideas
Language
English
ISBN-13
9780241472903

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Soft
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Philosophical Movement/School
Stoicism
Reader Level
Classic Texts

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“There are certain words that hold, within them, when used correctly, a virtue that illuminates and elevates towards the good.” The philosopher and activist Simone Weil was one of the most courageous thinkers of the 20th century. In this work, she writes, with sincerity and moral clarity, about the distortion of language by the powerful, the obligations of individuals to one another, and the needs - for order, equality, freedom, and truth - that make us human.

One of twenty new titles in the Penguin Great Ideas series. This new selection presents a diverse list of thinkers who have contributed to shaping our world today, from anarchists to Stoics, feminists to prophets, satirists to Zen Buddhists.

  • Pages: 128
  • Dimensions: 10.9x10.9cm

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Product Details

Author
Simone Weil
Publisher
Penguin
Subtitle
Penguin Great Ideas
Language
English
ISBN-13
9780241472903

Edition

Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
-
Dimensions
-
Release Date
-
Publication Date
-

Content

Philosophical Movement/School
Stoicism
Reader Level
Classic Texts

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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