Carl Schmitt
Carl Schmitt was a German legal and political theorist, known for his critiques of liberal democracy and his concept of the 'state of exception.' He defined dictatorship as the abolition of the separation of powers, offering a provocative perspective on authoritarianism that continues to influence contemporary political discourse.
Born on Jul 11, 1888 (137 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,186 | $700,000 | 500$ |
| Totals | 1 | 8,654,622 | 6,186 | $700,000 | 500$ |
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Switzerland:
Carl Schmitt is referenced by Thiel as someone who recognized the limits of liberal democracy.
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Ukraine:
Carl Schmitt's ideas are referenced in relation to the justification of authoritarianism.
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Ukraine:
Carl Schmitt's ideas are referenced in relation to the political theology influencing both Trump and Putin.
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North Macedonia:
Carl Schmitt is mentioned in relation to parliamentary governance and democracy.
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Colombia:
Carl Schmitt justified the institutional rupture during the rise of the Nazi regime.
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Venezuela:
Carl Schmitt is discussed in relation to his contributions to the concepts of legality and legitimacy.
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Colombia:
Carl Schmitt was a German jurist who advised Hitler on legal matters.
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Venezuela:
Carl Schmitt is mentioned as a prominent German theorist related to the concepts of authority and power.
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Switzerland:
Carl Schmitt is mentioned as a thinker whose ideas influenced Alexander Dugin's views on cultures.
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Peru:
Carl Schmitt was a German philosopher.
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