{"product_id":"9788412559033","title":"LIBERTARIAN POLITICAL WRITINGS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLIBERTARIAN POLITICAL WRITINGS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology brings together Simone Weil's most representative articles from her period of greatest affinity with anarchist thought, spanning from her youth to 1936. The author, one of the most lucid and radical voices of the 20th century, critically examines all expressions of institutionalized power with depth. Readers will find a relentless analysis of hierarchical structures and a defense of the spirit of revolt inherent in human beings. Its main value lies in the astonishing relevance of her reflections on power, oppression, and freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimone Weil positions herself as an intellectual in rebellion against any manifestation of power that relies on rigid and hierarchical institutional structures. Her encounter with anarchism marked a long phase of political reflection that culminated in her participation in the Spanish Civil War, as part of the International Group of the anarchist militia column led by Buenaventura Durruti. Through these writings, Weil critically analyzes institutionalized power in all its forms, from the State to political parties and trade unions. Despite the progressive isolation she felt from intellectual and political forces that failed to grasp the threats leading to the Second World War, her analyses remain surprisingly relevant for understanding contemporary political conflicts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRadical critique of institutionalized power and rigid hierarchies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of the relationship between the individual and structures of domination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnarchism as a tool for political and social analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe experience of the Spanish Civil War and the libertarian movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReflection on the spirit of revolt as human nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in radical political thought, anarchist philosophy, and the work of Simone Weil. It is especially relevant for students and researchers of political science, contemporary history, and philosophy, as well as anyone seeking to understand the dynamics of power from a critical and unconventional perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDirect access to one of the least known but most intense phases of Simone Weil's thought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA theoretical framework for critically analyzing contemporary institutions and hierarchies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical keys to understanding the evolution of Spanish anarchism and its European context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIntellectual tools to question power structures in any era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: WEIL, SIMONE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: ENCLAVE DE LIBROS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: HISTORIOGRAPHY, POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: TANGENTES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: February 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 290\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 120 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology recovers an essential facet of Simone Weil's thought that is indispensable for understanding the evolution of her complete works. The selection of articles offers direct testimony of her intellectual and vital commitment to libertarian ideas, presenting a political analysis of exceptional lucidity. Its reading will be especially valuable for those seeking critical perspectives on power and authority, as well as for those interested in the roots of 20th-century European anarchist thought.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ENCLAVE DE LIBROS EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405821567323,"sku":"9788412559033","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841255903.jpg?v=1781832495","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412559033","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}