Simone Weil: the Drama of Grace in the Gravity of Contemporary Society
March 22, 2012 - March 25, 2012
Description:
The title of the conference, “Simone Weil: The Drama of Grace in the Gravity of Contemporary Society,” sums up our goal of inspiring philosophers, theologians, historians, and literary scholars to reflect on Simone Weil's belief in the reality of grace in a world otherwise dominated by force. “Grace is a mystery as great as the Incarnation; it is eternity that descends to insert itself into time.” As a clarification, she offers us the analogy of chlorophyll, a synthesis of solar energy and water that produces a vital energy for plants: a vitality that can then become part of our being. Grace, she writes, allows us to be open to the good, the infinitely small thing that is infinitely more than everything. If one clearly conceives the full possibility of good, one accomplishes it: such is the grace accorded to humankind.
We invite scholars to explore Simone Weil’s concept of grace as more than a counterforce, but rather as a higher reality that works in a very different way than force.
We invite scholars to explore Simone Weil’s concept of grace as more than a counterforce, but rather as a higher reality that works in a very different way than force.
Registration Fee
~$70 (fee includes all meeting materials, refreshments, reception and meals)
~ND faculty/students – no charge
During the resigration process, please let us know which meals/events you intend to participate in:
~Thursday, March 22, reception
~Friday, March 23 - luncheon
~Saturday, March 24 - luncheon and banquet
~Sunday, March 25 – brunch
Lodging
Fairfield Inn, $134.47 (includes breakfast and applicable taxes), the nights of March 22, 23, and 24. Please call the hotel directly at 574-234-5510 and let them know you're with the Simone Weil conference.
Fairfield Inn, $134.47 (includes breakfast and applicable taxes), the nights of March 22, 23, and 24. Please call the hotel directly at 574-234-5510 and let them know you're with the Simone Weil conference.