The Need For Roots by Simone Weil (week 2)
The Need For Roots by Simone Weil (week 2) at Pier 57 in New York, NY on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
In *The Need For Roots* Weil diagnoses the malaise at the heart of modern life: uprootedness, from the past and from community. Written towards the end of World War II for the Free French Army, Weil's work is an indispensable and perpetually intriguing text for readers and students of philosophy everywhere. The book discusses the political, cultural and spiritual currents that ought to be nurtured so that people have access to sources of energy which will help them lead fulfilling, joyful and morally good lives. Join us to discuss this classic book over the course of 4-weeks! Week 1 Sat 5/23 12:30pm-2:30pm The Seahorse Room @ Pier 57 Week 2 Sat 5/30 12:30pm-2:30pm The Seahorse Room @ Pier 57 Week 3 Sat 6/6 12:30pm-2:30pm @Reading Room in Bryant Park Week 4 12pm-2pm Sat 6/13 The Oyster Room @ Pier 57 Reading for Week 2 "Industrial Uprootedness" and "Rural Uprootedness" sections (41 pages) I will be reading the paperback available here free pdf download here \*click on the first slow download option (other formats available too —epub & mobi for kindle—just search in search bar) Rules for Our Group 1\. Be Courteous Respectful disagreement is totally acceptable; Condescension is not. 2\. Be Concise Keep comments brief, on topic, and allow space for others to join in. 3\. Do the Reading If you have not done the reading for the week you are welcome to attend and *listen* to the discussion, but out of respect for those who have…
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