Note on the Abolition of All Political Parties

By Simone Weil

Almost everywhere—and often for purely technical problems—the operation of taking sides, of taking position for or against, has replaced the obligation to think. This leprosy of the mind began in political circles then spread throughout the country to almost all thinking. It is doubtful that we can cure this disease, which is killing us, if we do not start by abolishing political parties.