Simone Weil
French philosopher, writer, and social activist (1909–1943)
Simone Weil was born on February 3, 1909 in Paris and died on August 24, 1943 in Ashford, aged 34. Recorded occupations: philosopher, secondary school teacher, writer, autobiographer, poet and trade unionist. Country of citizenship: France. Fields of work: political philosophy, ethics, poetry and metaphysics. Notable works include “The Need for Roots”, “Gravity and Grace”, “La condition ouvrière”, “Reflections Concerning the Causes of Liberty and Social Oppression”, “Notebooks” and “Oppression and Liberty”. Educated at Lycée Henri-IV, École Normale Supérieure, University of Paris and Lycée Fénelon, Paris. Honours include Ambassadors' Prize. Member of French Resistance and Confédération Générale du Travail.
- Born
- February 3, 1909 · Paris
- Died
- August 24, 1943 · Ashford
- Age at death
- 34
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- philosopher, secondary school teacher, writer, autobiographer, poet, trade unionist
- Notable works
- The Need for Roots, Gravity and Grace, La condition ouvrière, Reflections Concerning the Causes of Liberty and Social Oppression, Notebooks, Oppression and Liberty
- Education
- Lycée Henri-IV, École Normale Supérieure, University of Paris, Lycée Fénelon, Paris
- Honours
- Ambassadors' Prize
- Wikipedia editions
- 67 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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