Title: On the abolition of all political parties /
Authors: Weil, Simone, 1909-1943; Leys, Simon, 1935-2014
Year: 2013
Subjects: Weil, Simone, Political and social views.; Political science
Abstract: Simone Wei--philosopher, activist, mysti--is one of the most uncompromising of modern spiritual masters. In "On the Abolition of All Political Parties" she challenges the foundation of the modern liberal political order, making an argument that has particular resonance today, when the apathy and anger of the people and the self-serving partisanship of the political class present a threat to democracies all over the world. Dissecting the dynamic of power and propaganda caused by party spirit, the increasing disregard for truth in favor of opinion, and the consequent corruption of education, journalism, and art, Weil forcefully makes the case that a true politics can only begin where party spirit ends. --Publisher
Contents: On the abolition of all political parties -- The importance of Simone Weil / Czeslaw Milosz -- In the light of Simone Weil : Milosz and the friendship of Camus / Simon Leys.