“The rule proves nothing; the exception proves everything.” - Carl Schmitt.
This week on The Lightning Podcast, join Cyrus Palizban, Zohar Atkins and Nicolas Sarian as we take a deep dive into the philosophy of Carl Schmitt, a controversial 20th-century German legal philosopher, known for his theories on politics, law, and their relationship with theology. Zohar and Nico debate Schmitt's concept of the 'sovereign', the idea of decisionism, and the notion of miracles or exceptions to guide one's life. This episode is a discussion of brilliant but controversial thinkers, their impacts, and the lessons that can be taken from them.
00:01 Introduction to the Podcast
00:22 Exploring Carl Schmitt's Philosophy
03:56 Understanding Political Theology
07:39 The Role of Theology in Politics
07:53 The Concept of Sovereignty
08:42 The Exception and the Rule
09:10 Theological Interpretation of Miracles
09:49 Critique and Alternatives to Schmitt's View
12:54 Political Theology in Contemporary Context
18:23 Personal Implications of Schmitt's Philosophy
23:18 The Role of Decisionism in Politics
28:48 The Challenge of Governance and Power
39:35 Schmitt as a Continuation of Hobbes
40:30 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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