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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Ireland:
Carl Schmitt's ideas on political order and leadership have influenced JD Vance's thinking.
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United Kingdom:
Thiel drew on the work of Carl Schmitt to help create the core of his beliefs.
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Italy:
Carl Schmitt is referenced regarding the nature of dictatorship and emergency powers.
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Argentina:
Carl Schmitt's ideas are foundational in understanding the relationship between populism and polarization.
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Norway:
Carl Schmitt is known for his statement about the state of exception and the distinction between friend and enemy.
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Switzerland:
Carl Schmitt is mentioned as an ultraright political philosopher in the context of discussions about intellectuals and militarism.
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Ireland:
Vance combines such approaches with a darker influence from the German legal theorist Carl Schmitt, who justified Hitler’s seizure of dictatorial power in 1933-34.
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Switzerland:
Carl Schmitt is a German legal scholar known for his concept of distinguishing between 'friends' and 'enemies' in politics.
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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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