For Weil, true intelligence and prayer are both rooted in "attention"—a selfless receptivity to the reality of others.
Her famous essay, "The Iliad, or the Poem of Force," analyzes how power turns humans into "things". Simone Weil: An Anthology
She explores the "Great Beast" of conformist society and the destructive nature of bureaucracy and totalist states. Notable Quotes Simone Weil: An Anthology: Miles, Sian - Amazon.com For Weil, true intelligence and prayer are both
For Weil, true intelligence and prayer are both rooted in "attention"—a selfless receptivity to the reality of others.
Her famous essay, "The Iliad, or the Poem of Force," analyzes how power turns humans into "things".
She explores the "Great Beast" of conformist society and the destructive nature of bureaucracy and totalist states. Notable Quotes Simone Weil: An Anthology: Miles, Sian - Amazon.com