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Oppression and Liberty is one of Simone Weil's most important books on political theory.Here she discusses political and social oppression, its permanent causes, the way it works and its contemporary forms. Simone Weil's writings on oppression and liberty continue to be as valid and thought-provoking today as they were in her lifetime.
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'Weil's particular form of independent Marxism combined with a later turn to mysticism and religion provides a provocative tradition. Clearly an important work, the book should be part of any academic collection.' -Choice
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Simone Weil (1909-43) was one of the most original philosophical, religious and political thinkers of the twentieth century; besides working as a teacher, a factory worker and a farmhand, she fought for the Republicans in the Spanish Civil War and was a member of the French resistance.
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Oppression and liberty.
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Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1972
ISBN 10: 0710074913
ISBN 13: 9780710074911
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Seller: Kloof Booksellers & Scientia Verlag, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Condition: very good. London : Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1972. Reprint 1958-edition. Orig. cloth binding. Dustjacket. vii,195 pp. Jacket design by Karen Heywood. Spine discolored. Stamp on title-page. From the publisher : First published in English in 1958 and out of print for a number of years, Oppression and Liberty is now re-issued. The book presents some of the political thoughts of Simone Weil, one of the foremost writers of this century to have re-opened the question of the human condition. The principal essay, which gives its title to this book, was written when Simone Weil was actively inter ested in the French trade union movement, and was shortly to begin her experience as a worker in the Renault factory. She herself described the essay as 'essentially an analysis of political and social oppression, its permanent causes, mechanism and present-day forms'. The ideas incorporated in this essay have since been borne out in many ways. She raises other important, perennial issues, including the questions: in what does man's liberty consist? Is civilized man essentially freer than primitive man? If not, what pattern of social life could make him so? She considers whether or not the revolution ary movements of our time, and par ticularly Marxism, have helped towards the creation of such a pattern. Simone Weil's ideas on these and other aspects of oppression and liberty are as valid today as they were in her own lifetime. Condition : very good copy. ISBN 9780710074911. Keywords : PHILOSOPHY, philosophy of law. Seller Inventory # 298511
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Oppression and Liberty
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Routledge and Kegan Paul PLC, 1972
ISBN 10: 0710074913
ISBN 13: 9780710074911
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Seller: Country House Library, Gloucester, GLOS, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition. Seller Inventory # CHL10203560
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Oppression and Liberty
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ISBN 10: 0710074913
ISBN 13: 9780710074911
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Condition: Good. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. May contain underlining and/or highlighting. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. Seller Inventory # Z1-U-029-01583
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Oppression and Liberty
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Routledge & Kegan Paul Plc, 1972
ISBN 10: 0710074913
ISBN 13: 9780710074911
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Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams, ISBN:0710074913. Seller Inventory # 4141399
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Oppression and Liberty
Published by
Routledge & Kegan Paul Plc, 1972
ISBN 10: 0710074913
ISBN 13: 9780710074911
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Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
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Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:0710074913. Seller Inventory # 5810622
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