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Philosopher Simone Weil's guide to paying attention
54 minutes Posted Jul 23, 2026 at 5:00 am.
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With so much going on in the news and in the world right now, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, and even powerless. But how can the philosophy of a brilliant young Frenchwoman help us navigate through tragedy and troubles? Simone Weil wrestled with the question of how to live a moral life, and she gives us a remarkable vision of how to pay attention.