Carl Schmitt — Political Theology

Carl Schmitt — Political Theology

Political Theology is one of Carl Schmitt’s fundamental works and one of the most influential texts in twentieth-century legal and political theory. Originally published in 1922, it examines the relationship between theological concepts and fundamental categories of state and legal theory.

Schmitt focuses on the concept of sovereignty, particularly on the sovereign decision concerning the state of exception. From this perspective, he examines the relationship between decision, norm, authority, and legal order, as well as the secular transformation of concepts originating in theological thought.

An essential work for the study of state theory, constitutional law, legal philosophy, political theory, and political philosophy, and a key reference for understanding Carl Schmitt’s legal and political thought.