Carl Schmitt was a German philosopher and political theorist, born on July 11, 1888, and died on April 7, 1985. Known for his profound insights into political concepts and legal philosophy, Schmitt's work, especially 'The Concept of the Political,' has had a significant impact on political theory, legal philosophy, and international relations.
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Source: Political Theology: Four Chapters on the Concept of Sovereignty
“Sovereign is he who decides on the exception.”
Source: Political Theology: Four Chapters on the Concept of Sovereignty
Source: The Concept of the Political: Expanded Edition
“Tell me who your enemy is, and I will tell you who you are.”
Source: Theory of the Partisan: Intermediate Commentary on the Concept of the Political
Source: Political Theology: Four Chapters on the Concept of Sovereignty
Source: Political Theology: Four Chapters on the Concept of Sovereignty
Source: The Concept of the Political: Expanded Edition
“I want to paint a canvasthat will be nothing but harmonious tone.”
Source: Carl Schmitt: The Vision of Beauty
Source: The Concept of the Political: Expanded Edition
“All significant concepts of the modern theory of the state are secularized theological concepts.”
Source: Political Theology: Four Chapters on the Concept of Sovereignty
Source: Carl Schmitt: The Vision of Beauty