Weil's distinction between muscular effort and negative effort in attention seems to define the difference between her and de Beauvoir and the paths their philosophies took. Weil becomes a practical monk and saint by avoiding the fallacies of special pleading, oversimplified cause, and suppressed evidence... de Beauvoir becomes a celebrity and launches a feminism built on them. Weil becomes a value pluralist... de Beauvoir becomes obsessed with equality.
Apparently, there appeared a few clones (Simone Weil) driven to a genocide that only lasted a few months during the 60's. Reflections-a poem ignited to deliver a hym to the situation at hand and the fear.
So imagine as a student being taught philosophy by Simone Weil or science by Marie Curie? Both of their lecture notes are published and available. I have seen the school is Le Puy that Simone Weil taught at.
Was she not bringing her attention to work and education in the day to day study of labor practices in factories and schools? People should understand the degree to which she was engaged - she was not a mere intellectual but lived life!
Indeed, Simone Weil's engagement with work and education extended far beyond theoretical discussions. She immersed herself in the day-to-day realities of labor practices in factories and schools, demonstrating her deep commitment to understanding and improving these environments.
Attention is das purest form of generosity
Thank you for explaining so well Weil's theory of education. . . very inspiring.
Thanks!
Excellent understanding of Simone's attention. Thank you
Great video, thank you!
Weil's distinction between muscular effort and negative effort in attention seems to define the difference between her and de Beauvoir and the paths their philosophies took. Weil becomes a practical monk and saint by avoiding the fallacies of special pleading, oversimplified cause, and suppressed evidence... de Beauvoir becomes a celebrity and launches a feminism built on them. Weil becomes a value pluralist... de Beauvoir becomes obsessed with equality.
This is a good explanation - thank you!!
Apparently, there appeared a few clones (Simone Weil) driven to a genocide that only lasted a few months during the 60's. Reflections-a poem ignited to deliver a hym to the situation at hand and the fear.
So imagine as a student being taught philosophy by Simone Weil or science by Marie Curie? Both of their lecture notes are published and available. I have seen the school is Le Puy that Simone Weil taught at.
Indeed! It's inspiring to think about how their legacies continue to influence and educate us today.
I never knew that such decency could come from out of a woman.
Was she not bringing her attention to work and education in the day to day study of labor practices in factories and schools? People should understand the degree to which she was engaged - she was not a mere intellectual but lived life!
Indeed, Simone Weil's engagement with work and education extended far beyond theoretical discussions. She immersed herself in the day-to-day realities of labor practices in factories and schools, demonstrating her deep commitment to understanding and improving these environments.
I like what the narrator relays "school studies are a form of attention." Does anyone pay attention these days.
Sadly, no.