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Nov 2022
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Episode #172 ... Simone Weil - Attention

STEPHEN WEST
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Today we begin some general discussions in the direction of the thought of Simone Weil and tell some stories from her life.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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