Episode 5 — Simone Weil: Gravity vs. Grace
Philosophy for Better Humans Narrated by Charles Sebastian Whitby
What if every human life is shaped by two invisible forces—one that pulls us downward, and one that lifts us upward?
In this profound long-form episode, Charles Sebastian Whitby explores the piercing philosophy of Simone Weil, the French mystic who believed that “gravity” (ego, habit, selfishness, reactivity) constantly drags us into suffering, while “grace” (attention, compassion, silence, sacrifice) has the power to redeem our inner and outer world.
Through intimate storytelling, vivid metaphors, and deep psychological insight, this episode guides listeners into Weil’s revolutionary ideas on:
This is not a lecture—it’s a conversation. A walk into one of the most luminous philosophies of the 20th century, grounded in everyday tools you can use today to live with more clarity, compassion, and grace.
A transformative episode for anyone seeking peace in a noisy world.
