Simone Weil
Philosopher
Philosopher, Christian mystic, and activist best remembered for her work with Neoplatonism.
She was always incredibly sensitive to the suffering of others. After learning that soldiers during World War I could not eat sugar, she decided to go without it herself.
She fought for the Republican side during the Spanish Civil War despite her anti-war stance.
She had an older brother, André, and was raised in an affluent, agnostic household.
She and artist Sophie Calle were both born in Paris.