# Speaking About God: A Dialogue with Simone Weil

Speaking About God: A Dialogue with Simone Weil is a short English-language book from Polity in which Byung-Chul Han explores religion through Simone Weil’s thought. Its central theme is the role of attention and contemplation amid digital distraction.

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- Rating: 4.6 / 5
- Reviews: 11

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## At a glance

- Byung-Chul Han engages with Simone Weil’s thought to consider religion and the conditions for attentive perception.
- The listing frames digital distraction and information overload as obstacles to contemplation.
- At 112 pages, it is a relatively short work for readers seeking a focused treatment of these themes.

## Pros

- Connects a contemporary discussion of digital distraction with Simone Weil’s ideas about attention.
- The 112-page length offers a compact entry point into the subject.

## Specifications

### Publication
- Publisher: Polity
- Publication date: Nov. 10 2026
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 112 pages
- ISBN-10: 1509574190
- ISBN-13: 978-1509574193
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 254 g
- Dimensions: 14.48 x 1.52 x 21.34 cm

## Before you buy

- The listing describes the book’s argument and themes, but does not provide a chapter outline or further detail about the dialogue’s structure.

## A good fit for

- Readers interested in Byung-Chul Han, Simone Weil, religion and philosophical writing about attention.
- Readers looking for a short book on contemplation and digital culture.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking a practical guide to reducing screen use or a comprehensive study of Simone Weil. The supplied listing presents a philosophical discussion instead.

## Customer feedback

Aggregate ratings lean positive, with five-star ratings forming the largest group and some lower ratings also present. With a small number of ratings and no written feedback supplied, they cannot explain what readers liked or disliked. Treat them as a limited signal rather than evidence about the book’s arguments or fit for a particular reader.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Speaking About God about?
The listing presents it as Byung-Chul Han’s discussion of religion, attention and contemplation through the thought of Simone Weil, with digital information overload as part of its context.
### How long is the book?
The listed print length is 112 pages.
### What language is this edition in?
The listing identifies the language as English.

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## Images

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