Simone Weil
Simone Weil was a French philosopher, political activist, and mystic known for her profound writings on social justice, spirituality, and the human condition. Her life and thoughts continue to inspire discussions on ethics and philosophy.
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Simone Weil is referenced in the context of understanding the shared victimhood of soldiers in war.
Interview mit Wolfram Eilenberger: Besser leben dank Philosophie
Switzerland· 2026-05-31
Simone Weil's concept of 'decreation' is referenced in relation to Bowie’s art.
David Bowie and the Search for Life, Death and God by Peter Ormerod review – the making of a modern saint | Biography books
United Kingdom· 2026-01-28
Simone Weil's voice emerges in the function, stating that Grandeza is an impostor.
Columna de Manuel Guzmán-Hennessey del 26 de diciembre: La última función
Colombia· 2025-12-26
Simone Weil is referenced for her views on the sacred.
Navidad es leer, escribe Germán Martínez
Mexico· 2025-12-26
Simone Weil is a French philosopher referenced by the youth movement of Giorgia Meloni.
Vom rechten Rand zum Zentrum von ItalienSwitzerland· 2025-12-14
Simone Weil was aware that war erases the distinctions that usually separate victims and perpetrators.
spomin na holokavst je orodje za genocid
Slovenia· 2025-12-13
Simone Weil is referenced by Marta Kos as an inspiration for her views on Europe and democracy.
Marta Kos objavila snimak u kome otkriva koje su 4 države najbliže EU, evo da li ima Srbije
Serbia· 2025-12-01
Simone Weil is mentioned in a dialogue about the necessity of recovering meaning and beauty.
Llum, la llum
Andorra· 2025-11-26
Simone Weil is a French philosopher whose ideas have influenced Rosalía's artistic vision.
‘It’s impossible not to have contradictions in a contradictory world’: Catalan pop visionary Rosalía on critics, crisis and being ‘hot for God’ | RosalíaUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-07
Simone Weil is mentioned as a reference point for the thematic elements in Rosalía's Lux.
Crítica de ‘Lux’: Rosalía rompe las costuras del pop con un salto al vacío intenso y fascinante | Cultura
Spain· 2025-11-05
Simone Weil is mentioned as a thinker with spiritual voltage in the context of the article.
El giro católico | OpiniónSpain· 2025-10-27
Simone Weil devoted her life to fighting Nazism and is known for her philosophy of attention.
The attention economy has made us less attentive, but there is a solution – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-07
Simone Weil is mentioned as an inspiration for valuing those who move in the shadows without seeking recognition.
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Uruguay· 2025-09-25
Simone Weil's political philosophy is referenced in the context of the article discussing the Georgian Dream party.
„ქართულმა ოცნებამ“ არაერთხელ მოიგო არჩევნები და სანამ დასავლურ პრეფერენციებთან უთანხმოება არ აღმოაჩნდა, არ არსებობდა მტკიცება, რომ ეს გამარჯვებები არალეგიტიმური იყო
Georgia· 2025-09-01
Simone Weil wrote that friendship is not something to seek, dream of, or desire, but to practice.
Φιλία, μια απαιτητική τέχνη | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ
Greece· 2025-08-19
Simone Weil is quoted regarding the importance of attention in relationships.
Marco García Falcón, escritor: “Ser infiel hoy en día es mucho más peligroso” | Mañana te escribo | Novela | LUCES
Peru· 2025-08-11
Simone Weil wrote that 'order is the first need of all'.
Ronald Thwaites | Standards for national leadership | Commentary
Jamaica· 2025-08-05
Simone Weil emphasized the importance of social order and obligations to one another.
O populismo venceu, e essa é a questão crucial para o século XXI
Liechtenstein· 2025-08-02
Simone Weil is referenced for her essay discussing the nature of power and its destructive qualities.
La columna de Montero: El ‘ranking’ de la infamia | EL PAÍS SemanalSpain· 2025-07-20
Simone Weil is another philosopher referenced in Kate Larson's work.
Recension: Mathias Boström är valbar i ”Frans Moby”
Sweden· 2025-07-05
Simone Weil's ideas are referenced to illustrate the invisible structures of power that protect men.
Los sótanos del poder | OpiniónSpain· 2025-06-19
Simone Weil is mentioned alongside Hannah Arendt in a discussion about political thought.
De lo político a la política en la Venezuela de hoy
Venezuela· 2025-06-13
Simone Weil's work has been referenced regarding the painful alienation caused by work.
Trabajar (aún) menos | OpiniónSpain· 2025-05-27
Simone Weil's ideas about the dissolution of the self are connected to Murdoch's thoughts on ethical attention.
Recension av Anna Victoria Hallbergs ”Du berör min själ”Sweden· 2025-05-19
Simone Weil's ideas on human rights and responsibilities are referenced in the discussion of artistic freedom.
Responsabilidad de expresión | OpiniónSpain· 2025-04-05
Simone Weil noted that Hitler treated invaded European countries similarly to how European powers acted in their colonies.
Una fealdad americana | OpiniónSpain· 2025-03-29
Simone Weil called 'that other force, the one that does not kill, which is to say, the force that doesn’t kill yet.'
Ukraine must not capitulate to a forced deal with Russia – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-20
Simone Weil fought against fascism in Spain and ultimately let herself die in England in solidarity with the victims of Nazism.
La historia europea, ese estribillo | OpiniónSpain· 2025-03-18
Simone Weil's philosophical ideas contribute to understanding the deconstruction of traditional gender roles.
Como el movimiento feminista cambió la literatura argentina
Argentina· 2025-03-08
Simone Weil's insights on power and failure are referenced in relation to Trump's leadership.
Trump wird scheitern – doch gilt das auch für seine Bewegung?
Luxembourg· 2025-03-08