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Episode 23: God and the City - D.C. Schindler Returns!

The Civitas Podcast

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Heidegger, Theology, and Political Authority

This chapter explores Heidegger's critique of traditional Western thought regarding ontotheology and its implications for metaphysics and politics. It discusses the integration of God into the political realm, emphasizing the need for a metaphysical understanding of authority that acknowledges divine influence while critiquing modern totalitarian tendencies. The conversation underscores the importance of a religious lens in conceptualizing the common good and political order, advocating for a deeper relationship between civil authority and theological frameworks.

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