Heinrich Meier's work on Carl Schmitt has dramatically
reoriented the international debate about Schmitt and his
significance for twentieth-century political thought. In "The
Lesson of Carl Schmitt," Meier identifies the core of Schmitt's
thought as political theology--that is, political theorizing that
claims to have its ultimate ground in the revelation of a
mysterious or suprarational God. This radical, but half-hidden,
theological foundation underlies the whole of Schmitt's often
difficult and complex oeuvre, rich in historical turns and
political convolutions, intentional deceptions and unintentional
obfuscations. In four chapters on morality, politics, revelation,
and history, Meier clarifies the difference between political
philosophy and Schmitt's political theology and relates the
religious dimension of his thought to his support for National
Socialism and his continuing anti-Semitism. New to this edition are
two essays that address the recently published correspondences of
Schmitt--particularly with Hans Blumberg--and the light it sheds on
his conception of political theology.
General
Imprint: |
University of Chicago Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2011 |
First published: |
September 2011 |
Authors: |
Heinrich Meier
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Dimensions: |
233 x 175 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
240 |
Edition: |
Enlarged edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-226-51886-2 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
Political science & theory
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LSN: |
0-226-51886-8 |
Barcode: |
9780226518862 |
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