On the Abolition of All Political Parties
by Simone Weil, Simon Leys, Czesław Miłosz · first published 2014
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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, jou
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"On the abolition of all political parties" is well worth the read. It paints a rather bleak picture of party politics, but when seen through 21st century eyes, it's eerily prophetic.
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