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 (136 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,594 | $700,000 | 452$ |
| Peru | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 14,097 | $230,000 | 98$ |
| Totals | 2 | 41,626,468 | 19,691 | $930,000 | 550$ |
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Peru:
Carl Schmitt was a German philosopher.
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Switzerland:
Carl Schmitt's ideas about power and its nature are cited in the discussion of political dynamics.
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Spain:
Carl Schmitt's theories on executive power are discussed in relation to the pressures of speed in governance.
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New Zealand:
The new right in the US are heavily influenced by a 20th-century legal and political theorist called Carl Schmitt.
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Switzerland:
Carl Schmitt's ideas are referenced in the context of the AfD's ideology.
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Argentina:
Carl Schmitt was Kelsen's great adversary in a famous debate about who should be the guardian of the Constitution.
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Argentina:
Carl Schmitt defines dictatorship as the abolition of the separation of powers.
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