Crowd Funding and Mob Rule
The American Mind
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Power, Emergency, and Political Philosophy
This chapter examines the connections between Carl Schmitt's political theories and modern critiques of liberalism, particularly regarding executive power and the presidency's evolving role. It discusses how historical and contemporary interpretations, especially in relation to the Trump administration, reflect tensions between judicial authority and strong executive governance. The conversation also addresses the challenges of navigating constitutional norms in the face of perceived threats to democracy, alongside the social dynamics at play in contemporary political discourse.
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