World Philosophy Day 2023: Simone Weil | Attention brings Love

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- this week we are broadcasting on Thursday as it's World Philosophy Day.
Dr Graham Blackbourn speaks about Simone Weil, and in particular her words on attention.
" Attention consists of suspending our thought, leaving it detached, empty and ready to be penetrated by the object... Above all our thought should be empty, waiting, not seeking anything, but ready to receive in its naked truth the object which is to penetrate it."
" Even if our efforts of attention seem for years to be producing no result, one day a light which is in exact proportion to them will flood the soul. Every effort adds a little gold to a treasure which no power on earth can take away."
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[@dawnhallier9172]

Thank you. Her writing on attention is very beautiful.

[@Philosophycourse]

Yes, we've put the whole quote in the video notes if you want to copy it. Thanks for watching.

[@danielcleary6778]

Listening from Chicago.

[@Philosophycourse]

Hi Daniel, Thanks for joining us! We'll be live again on Fri 3 May, but 8:30 am UK might be a bit early for you!

[@sandraward5269]

Good 👍 for you philosophy 👍

[@Philosophycourse]

Thanks a lot! We broadcast Philosophy Live on Fridays during term - tune in on Friday at 8:30 am UK to see the next one.

[@raymondroberts5067]

Much appreciated. Illuminating.

[@Philosophycourse]

Thanks for the great comment!

[@Englishroserebecca]

Thank you a lovely talk.

[@Philosophycourse]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@caglabatur]

Hello! Thank you. Loves from Istanbul!

[@Philosophycourse]

Thank you too!

[@micheleraychaudhuri7073]

Thank you. 🙏

[@Philosophycourse]

You are so welcome

[@kathymcallen6023]

Good morning from NYC. Kathy

[@Philosophycourse]

Hello!! Great to have you watching!

[@dawnhallier9172]

A small PS I wish to add... Have a joyful World Philosopy Day.

[@Philosophycourse]

👍

[@veradowns2736]

In New York school they start every philosophy lesson with exercise putting attention on perceptions.(senses of body) . I see it’s different in London school.

[@Philosophycourse]

In all the Schools we introduce first the awareness exercise; this is giving attention to each of the senses in turn, and coming into the present moment. We'll have a new animation video coming out soon for the awareness exercise - look out for it! Thanks for watching.

[@veradowns2736]

@@Philosophycourse thank you! I will look for it.

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