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Catherine Lawson
Faculty fellow and active member of the American Simone Weil Society, contributing expertise on Weil's philosophy and concepts like attention.
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Oct 20, 2025
• 54min
Can abolishing all political parties topple fascism?
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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.
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