Catherine Lawson

Michael Ignatieff, former leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, joins political theorist Scott Rittner and expert Catherine Lawson to delve into Simone Weil's radical ideas. They discuss Weil’s experiences in factories and how they shaped her views on humiliation and political parties. The guests unpack her skepticism towards Marxism and party ideologies, advocating for the abolition of political parties as a means to combat fascism. They also explore how Weil's ethical concept of 'attention' can foster empathy and encourage independent thought in today's political climate.