davide_logbook's review against another edition
5.0
"Independentemente do credo, ambos os textos da autora são ótimos para levar a reflexões mais profundas. Se com o primeiro podemos refletir sobre a forma e a profundidade das nossas amizades, com segundo podemos ficar deslumbrados com as leituras que Simone faz das várias culturas pré-cristãs, com as suas críticas à Igreja e com a forma como a autora desafia alguns dos conceitos basilares do catolicismo/catecismo."
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raymond_rigat's review against another edition
3.0
Somewhat disappointing. I have only read a few things by Weil, but I have come to enjoy her work; however, this work illustrates her own ignorance of Christianity (as is to be expected from someone with more secular, "mysticized" interpretations of faith).
Throughout the work, the questions posed are not questions insofar as statements that she is attempting to reconcile with her "Catholic" identity. Yet, these statements demonstrate a lack of understanding of foundational tenets of Christianity; for example, misinterpreting—or at least Weil's demonstrated lack of exegesis of—the Book of Job in regard to reconciling how the poor of the world suffer "at the hands of God" (check out Gustavo Gutiérrez).
Moreover, as the work progresses, it seems that Weil is throwing together unverifiable (and somewhat ahistorical) references in attempting to construct some sort of ambiguity in the origin of Christian dogma as well as to discredit historical foundations of Judaism... (it is very confusing at parts and I have little knowledge of what she is attempting to get at; generally incoherent ramblings).
That being said, I still enjoyed reading it and recommend anyone to peruse through it if they are curious about Weil's own religious convictions.
Throughout the work, the questions posed are not questions insofar as statements that she is attempting to reconcile with her "Catholic" identity. Yet, these statements demonstrate a lack of understanding of foundational tenets of Christianity; for example, misinterpreting—or at least Weil's demonstrated lack of exegesis of—the Book of Job in regard to reconciling how the poor of the world suffer "at the hands of God" (check out Gustavo Gutiérrez).
Moreover, as the work progresses, it seems that Weil is throwing together unverifiable (and somewhat ahistorical) references in attempting to construct some sort of ambiguity in the origin of Christian dogma as well as to discredit historical foundations of Judaism... (it is very confusing at parts and I have little knowledge of what she is attempting to get at; generally incoherent ramblings).
That being said, I still enjoyed reading it and recommend anyone to peruse through it if they are curious about Weil's own religious convictions.
sophia7590's review against another edition
4.0
Esta mujer nació para cuestionar para analizar críticamente y su potencial para hacerlo es evidente.
Reconozco que leerla representó todo un reto para mí por las muchas referencias teóricas, históricas y filosóficas, pero a pesar de esto es claro el sentido de su escritura.
En Carta a un religioso expo e sus inquietudes respecto al cristianismo, las dudas, incongruencias, sesgos, etc.
Me encantaría escuchar una discusión sobre este libro de expertos en el tema.
Reconozco que leerla representó todo un reto para mí por las muchas referencias teóricas, históricas y filosóficas, pero a pesar de esto es claro el sentido de su escritura.
En Carta a un religioso expo e sus inquietudes respecto al cristianismo, las dudas, incongruencias, sesgos, etc.
Me encantaría escuchar una discusión sobre este libro de expertos en el tema.
noadwilding's review against another edition
I’ve thought about this book ever single day since I picked it up…
I hope a priest answers her one day.
I hope a priest answers her one day.
daal1592's review against another edition
4.0
Creo que no leí este libro en buen momento porque a pesar de que el tema me interesa, no fue lo que yo esperaba.
Digamos que no fue una carta reveladora para mí, pues ya había escuchado varios de los argumentos de esta carta con anterioridad, sin embargo reconozco que está muy bien escrita y que plantea cuestionamientos muy importantes sobre la religión.
A pesar de mi decepción personal, la recomendaría sin dudar.
Digamos que no fue una carta reveladora para mí, pues ya había escuchado varios de los argumentos de esta carta con anterioridad, sin embargo reconozco que está muy bien escrita y que plantea cuestionamientos muy importantes sobre la religión.
A pesar de mi decepción personal, la recomendaría sin dudar.
mcomer's review against another edition
3.0
The two essays in this book certainly provided novel perspectives, but I was only (semi) convinced by one of them. The titular "Letter to a Priest" is a mess. I don't really understand how it's a classic of philosophy; it put me in mind of that meme with the guy standing in front of all those pieces of paper connected by red string. It's total stream-of-consciousness conjecture; as the foreword said, no one ever called Simone Weil a scholar of the past or of religion. I take issue with how she described other cultures and faiths; there were many falsehoods, and the whole thing, as many others have recognized, reeks of antisemitism. On the other hand, the second essay, which argues against conceptions of "rights" in favor of recognizing the impersonal humanity in each person, was at least compelling. Rethinking the basis of human dignity and what we owe to each other, there is at least a well-written argument there that is worth thinking through. The book overall balances out to three stars, fully on the strength of the second essay.
catpdx's review against another edition
4.0
Weil has always fascinated me, though I haven't read her in depth since graduate school. Current events, though, and her mention in At the Existentialist Cafe inspired me to dust off the stacks (or, more accurately, retrieve the box from the storage unit) and revisit her. I should have done so much earlier.
nicodemos's review
challenging
informative
mysterious
reflective
cannot wait to reread this with more knowledge
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