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Single Idea 23754

[filed under theme 28. God / A. Divine Nature / 6. Divine Morality / c. God is the good ]

Full Idea

In all the crucial problems of human existence the only choice is between supernatural good on the one hand and evil on the other.

Gist of Idea

The only choice is between supernatural good, or evil

Source

Simone Weil (Human Personality [1943], p.86)

Book Ref

Weil,Simone: 'An Anthology' [Penguin 1986], p.86


A Reaction

This idea strikes me as absurd, but I include it for a fuller picture of Simone Weil. Aristotle (my hero) is referred to, and labelled as more stupid than a village idiot.