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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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Famous Carl Schmitt Quotes

“The exception is more interesting than the rule. The rule proves nothing; the exception proves everything. In the exception the power of real life breaks through the crust of a mechanism that has become torpid by repetition.”

Real Interesting Break Prove Real Life Exception Mechanism Repetition Break Through

Book:Political Theology: Four Chapters on the Concept of Sovereignty

Source: Political Theology: Four Chapters on the Concept of Sovereignty

“Sovereign is he who decides on the exception.”

Exception Sovereign

Book:Political Theology: Four Chapters on the Concept of Sovereignty

Source: Political Theology: Four Chapters on the Concept of Sovereignty

About the Author

Born: July 11, 1888
Died: April 7, 1985
Known for: Philosopher
Quotes: 13

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Political Theology: Four Chapters on the Concept of SovereigntyRelated source material

The Concept of the Political: Expanded EditionRelated source material

Carl Schmitt: The Vision of BeautyRelated source material

Theory of the Partisan: Intermediate Commentary on the Concept of the PoliticalRelated source material

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