

Saul Newman - Carl Schmitt and Political Theology
Jul 2, 2022
Saul Newman, author of Political Theology: A Critical Introduction and Order, Crisis, and Redemption, discusses Carl Schmitt's concepts of sovereignty and the sovereign exception, his relation to anarchism and Stirner, and explores the relevance of Schmitt's ideas in times of crises, including the rise of right-wing populism and the ecological crisis.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Schmidt's Relevance in Times of Crises
01:57 • 25min
Schmidt's Views on Anarchism
26:42 • 11min
Revolution vs. Insurrection: Transforming Power
37:56 • 5min
Reenchanting our Lives
43:06 • 9min
Carl Schmitt's Fantasy of Concentrated Power and Homogeneous Identity
52:19 • 3min
Friend-Enemy, Xenophobia, and Anarchism
55:06 • 20min
Goodbye and Gratitude
01:15:04 • 2min