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Augustine, Schmitt, and Political Theology (w/Raeffe Gibson)

Political Theory 101

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State Action and the Role of Ethics in Politics

This chapter explores Carl Schmitt's view on state action and the role of ethics in politics. It discusses Schmitt's argument against rationalizing and basing state activities on ethics, as he believes that the political realm exists independently. The chapter also delves into Schmitt's association with Nazi Germany and his critique of liberalism.

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