Simone Weil's Paradox: Mysticism, Suffering, and Social Change

Simone Weil, a renowned French philosopher, was a deeply spiritual woman who believed that true compassion required embracing the suffering of the world. This led her from academia to harsh factory labor, where she sought to share the burdens of the working class. A fierce labor rights activist, she joined the French Resistance in WWII. This episode explores the unconventional blend of mysticism and social activism within her life, examining how her mystical experiences sparked her relentless fight for the oppressed. Was her spirituality a source of strength, or did it lead her down a self-destructive path?

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