The Need for Roots: Prelude to a Declaration of Duties Towards Mankind (Routledge Classics)
by Simone Weil
In The Need for Roots, Simone Weil considers the foundations of human belonging and the duties people owe to one another. Framed as a prelude to a declaration of duties towards mankind, this Routledge Classics edition offers a challenging work of philosophy, ethics, and social thought.
About This Book
The Need for Roots is a philosophical work by Simone Weil.
Its subtitle, Prelude to a Declaration of Duties Towards Mankind, frames the book around human obligations and shared responsibilities.
The title emphasizes the importance of roots, suggesting a sustained consideration of belonging, community, and the conditions that support human life.
This Routledge Classics edition presents Weil’s work for readers interested in philosophy, ethics, and social thought.
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