Carl Schmitt
13 books
About the Author
Carl Schmitt (1888-1985) was a German jurist, political theorist, and philosopher whose incisive writings profoundly shaped 20th-century political thought, particularly on the nature of sovereignty, constitutional law, and the tensions between democracy and authority. Emerging from the turbulent interwar period, Schmitt critiqued liberal democracy and explored the friend-enemy distinction in politics, influencing thinkers across ideological spectra. His seminal work, '国民票決と国民発案――ワイマール憲法の解釈および直接民主制論に関する一考察,' offers a rigorous examination of plebiscites, popular initiatives, and direct democracy within the framework of the Weimar Constitution, highlighting Schmitt's commitment to reinterpreting constitutional mechanisms amid crisis. Despite controversies surrounding his involvement with the Nazi regime, Schmitt's legacy endures in debates on emergency powers and the limits of parliamentary systems, cementing his status as a pivotal, if polarizing, figure in legal and political philosophy.
Common genres
Writing style
analytical
polemical
precise
Books by Carl Schmitt
