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Kate Lawson, PhD Philosophy

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www.kathrynlawsonphilosophy.com Faculty fellow at King’s, Halifax, Canada. Ethics and Continental philosophy, Simone Weil, Hannah Arendt, Ecology, Social political thought, Indian philosophy, Yoga.

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Kate Lawson, PhD Philosophy @katelawson.bsky.social · Nov 17

This summer I published a book on Ecological Ethics and the philosophy of Simone Weil with Routledge. In this article @polrightsrev.bsky.social , I explain the philosophical importance of this work without the philosophical jargon. Please check it out! politicsrights.com/ethics-for-t...

Ethics for the End Times - Politics and Rights Review

Explore contemporary ecological ethics and Simone Weil’s philosophy in addressing climate crisis challenges within the Anthropocene epoch.

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Kate Lawson, PhD Philosophy @katelawson.bsky.social · 3d

The paper back edition of my book #Ecological #Ethics and the #Philosophy of #SimoneWeil is coming out! For those who found the hard cover price prohibitive, please consider purchasing this edition and let me know your thoughts! www.routledge.com/Ecological-E...

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The American Weil Society @weilsociety.bsky.social · 3d

Call for Papers is extended to December 15! And we have an online presentation option for those who cannot attend in-person!

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The American Weil Society @weilsociety.bsky.social · 16d

One week left to submit your abstract. A few reminders: 1) We encourage papers that align with the theme, but ALL Weil-related papers are welcome, 2) All voices, backgrounds, and disciplines within and beyond academia are welcome, and 3) ... 🧵
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2026 Colloquy at Texas A&M University — American Weil Society

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The American Weil Society @weilsociety.bsky.social · Aug 6

Our exciting line up includes: “Prospects: Are we Headed for the Proletarian Revolution?” with Cristina Basili, “The Iliad or Poem of Force” with Cynthia Wallace, “Forms of the Implicit Love of God” with Kate Lawson, and “On the Abolition of all Political Parties” with Scott Ritner.

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The American Weil Society @weilsociety.bsky.social · Jul 8

"But to destroy cities, either materially or morally, or to exclude human beings from a city, thrusting them down to the state of social outcasts, this is to sever every bond of poetry and love between human beings and the universe." - SW "Forms of the Implicit Love of God" #philosophy #politics

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Kate Lawson, PhD Philosophy @katelawson.bsky.social · Jun 18

The balance of teaching and research has been difficult to maintain this year. It’s wonderful to finally have the mental energy and time for new passion projects! #philosophy #phenomenology #EdithStein #summer

Kate Lawson, PhD Philosophy @katelawson.bsky.social · Jun 14

The American Weil Society @weilsociety.bsky.social · Jun 14

Call for Papers. Announcing the AWS 2026 Colloquy.
#callforpapers #philosophy #politics #exile #migration

Kate Lawson, PhD Philosophy @katelawson.bsky.social · Jun 4

So excited to be a part of this incredible team!

The American Weil Society @weilsociety.bsky.social · Jun 4

As of yesterday, our new Board took over with Benjamin Palmer Davis (Texas A&M) serving as President, Inese Radzins (Cal State Stanislaus) as Vice President, and @katelawson.bsky.social (Kings University Halifax) as Webmaster.

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The American Weil Society @weilsociety.bsky.social · May 2

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the Weil colloquy at Marquette University in Milwaukee!

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Kate Lawson, PhD Philosophy @katelawson.bsky.social · Apr 21

I am really looking forward to the @weilsociety.bsky.social conference at Marquette University later this week! If you are interested in attending either in person or online, visit this link to register: simoneweilsociety.org/events/event...

2025 Colloquy at Marquette University — American Weil Society

The theme of this year’s colloquy – Simone Weil: Philosopher, Activist, and Mystic – represents central aspects of a person who oriented her philosophical exercise as an act of the intellectual spirit...

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Kate Lawson, PhD Philosophy @katelawson.bsky.social · Apr 7

Thanks to the association for core texts for an incredible conference in Madison! I’m especially grateful for the kind reception of my paper on the philosophy of Hamlet, the discussions around expanding and diversifying canonical texts, and some good old fashioned thinking about Plato.

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The American Weil Society @weilsociety.bsky.social · Apr 7

We have a new website! You can find information about how to join the American Weil Society; how to attend our annual Colloquy; and how to participate in member events like dissertation chapter workshops!

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Built by our Webmaster @katelawson.bsky.social! Thank you Kate!!!!!

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Kate Lawson, PhD Philosophy @katelawson.bsky.social · Mar 11

The American Weil Society @weilsociety.bsky.social · Feb 7

In the most recent Newsletter of the American Weil Society, I wrote what I believe to be a minimal, yet important, few paragraphs about what I think our community should be doing and thinking about in the context of our contemporary moment. I hope you will have a chance to read.
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Kate Lawson, PhD Philosophy @katelawson.bsky.social · Feb 28

Looking forward to listening! The Substance was one of the most provocative films for me this year!

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Kate Lawson, PhD Philosophy @katelawson.bsky.social · Feb 26

I had such a wonderful time talking about Weil with @nieaufgehenderrest.bsky.social Please join in on our conversation!

Christopher Satoor @nieaufgehenderrest.bsky.social · Feb 26

Friends: I am very happy to share with you all another exciting episode of The Young Idealist Series. In this episode Dr. Kathryn Lawson (King's University College, Halifax), discusses the life & philosophy of Simone Weil.

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Kate Lawson, PhD Philosophy @katelawson.bsky.social · Feb 26

Thanks so much, Chris! I am still pretty new at Lino cuts but I really like the medium. I love Lautrec!

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Christopher Satoor @nieaufgehenderrest.bsky.social · Dec 2

The Next Episode of #TheYoungIdealist Series On Classical German Philosophy & Post-Kantian Thought will Feature Dr. Antonio Calcagno (King's University College at Western Uni.) to Discuss Edith Stein's Phenomenology. #Phenomenology #Stein #TheYoungIdealist #Calcagno (This December).

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Kate Lawson, PhD Philosophy @katelawson.bsky.social · Feb 20

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing your article! I look forward to reading it!

Kate Lawson, PhD Philosophy @katelawson.bsky.social · Feb 18

So wonderful to read these reflections on my book from the incredible Dr. Cynthia Wallace! @cynthiarwallace.bsky.social Please read and follow her on substack!

Gift Economies of Reading

...and their wisdom for living

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Kate Lawson, PhD Philosophy @katelawson.bsky.social · Feb 9

Medusa Dreaming (black and white lino print, ink and paper) and Dreaming of Medusa (black and green lino print, ink and paper). Sunday afternoon vibes #art #myth #dreams #becoming

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Kate Lawson, PhD Philosophy @katelawson.bsky.social · Feb 7

Loved this podcast! ✊

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The American Weil Society @weilsociety.bsky.social · Feb 6

The newest edition of Attention (attentionsw.org) has a series of amazing tributes to the late E. Jane Doering. Jane was the beating heart of our community and she is deeply missed.

Attention

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Kate Lawson, PhD Philosophy @katelawson.bsky.social · Feb 6

#academicsky #philosophy #attention #SimoneWeil