Ideas from 'Prospects: Proletarian Revolution?' by Simone Weil [1933], by Theme Structure

[found in 'Oppression and Liberty' by Weil,Simone [Routledge 1955,978-0-415-25407-6]].

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24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 1. Social Power
People in power always try to increase their power
24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 4. Changing the State / c. Revolution
Spontaneous movements are powerless against organised repression
24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 6. Liberalism / a. Liberalism basics
True democracy is the subordination of society to the individual
25. Social Practice / E. Policies / 1. War / e. Peace
War is perpetuated by its continual preparations
25. Social Practice / F. Life Issues / 4. Suicide
Even if a drowning man is doomed, he should keep swimming to the last