Undoing superstition of chronology: Simone Weil’s words remind us that progress is not always linear
“We must undo the superstition of chronology (‘progressivism’) in order to find eternity.” – Simone Weil, philosopher During this turbulent moment for American democracy, Simone Weil’s words remind us that progress is not always linear, and that true values may lie beyond any notion of political advance or retreat. When Donald Trump was overwhelmingly re-elected on November 6, many Americans saw it as a regression, a painful step backward from the ideals they felt were beginning to take root in American society. For those who supported the messages of empathy, unity, and progressive reform promoted by Vice President Kamala...
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