Half title + TP + half title + [9]-249 + half title + [253] = Table + [255] = Printer's information, Octavo. Later Edition.Weil's most influential work, L'enracinement (The Need for Roots) diagnoses the causes of the social, cultural, and spiritual malaise thatshe saw afflicting the citizens of 20th century Europe. Weil insists that individuals need to be culturally and spiritually rooted to their past, present, and future if they are ever to lead fulfilling, joyful, and morally rich lives. The book also discusses the political, cultural and spiritual currents that must be nurtured so that people can access the sources of energy needed to maintain their "rootedness" and avoid destroying their ties to the past and the sense of community which is so essential to a satisfying and fulfilledlife. Having analyzed the problem and outlined a broad solution, Weil then offers specific suggestions for the proper way to rebuild France after the war, calling for a greater emphasis on the religious, political and social structures that would enhance the lives of individuals. Sheargued strongly for the centrality of a sense of duty towards community, arguing that it is not enough for us to declare empty support for various human rights, we need to follow through with the obligations those rights entail - rather than just continuing along the time-worn path of self-righteousness and rootlessness. Weil's warnings about the state of the modern world and the ways in which human beings could try to resolve these issues, continue to resonate even today. Original publisher's ivory wraps with green lettering to both covers and the spine. There is a very small chip to the top of the spine. Typical of books printed on such poor quality paper, the text is lightly browned throughout. Overall, a lovely copy of this strident presentation of Weil's thought. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Seller Inventory # 1082

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Title: L'enracinement: Prelude a une declaration ...

Publisher: Gallimard, Paris

Publication Date: 1949

Edition: LATER (23rd ) EDITION.

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