Discussions of Simone Weil (SUNY series, Simone Weil Studies) by Rush Rhees

by Rush Rhees

The work of Simone Weil has not garnered the attention it deserves in the Anglo-American tradition. In this book, Rhees, the noted thinker trained by Wittgenstein, provides the most sustained critique to date of Weil's views on science and religion. In this decidedly Wittgensteinian spin on the philosophy of religion, Rhees' observations on the major themes in Weil's work -- social philosophy, science, ethics, and religion -- are presented. The book shows how Rhees wrestled with difficulties he found in the work of Weil, someone he held in the highest regard.

Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Rush Rhees was an American philosopher. He is principally known as a student, friend, and literary executor of the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein. Rhees taught at Swansea University from 1940 to 1966.

Not to be confused with his father (Benjamin) Rush Rhees, third president of the University of Rochester.

Reviews

[Katrinka]

This is the first of any of Rhees' pieces that I've appreciated.