Ideas from 'Lect 4: Ethics and Aesthetics' by Simone Weil [1933], by Theme Structure

[found in 'Lectures on Philosophy' by Weil,Simone [CUP 1978,0-521-29333-2]].

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23. Ethics / E. Utilitarianism / 3. Motivation for Altruism

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My neighbour's pleasure can't be an end for me

25. Social Practice / B. Equalities / 1. Grounds of equality

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Equality is the result of unlimited freedom

27. Natural Reality / D. Time / 3. Parts of Time / e. Present moment

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If we ignore all our thoughts of the past and the future, there is nothing left of the present

28. God / A. Divine Nature / 2. Divine Nature

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As the highest value, God cannot be proved