Schmitt, Carl
Legality and Legitimacy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780822331742
- author:
- Schmitt, Carl
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Duke University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 140 mm X 216 mm
- Genre:
- Foundations of law
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Carl Schmitt's Legality and Legitimacy is a seminal work that challenges the foundations of liberal political thought. Written in 1932, this influential text critiques the viability of parliamentary government and constitutionalism in the face of radical opposition. Schmitt argues that liberal governments are ill-equipped to respond effectively to threats from groups like the Nazis or Communists, and instead proposes a presidential regime with limited constraints as the only viable means of ensuring domestic security. This provocative work remains relevant today, offering insights into the challenges facing constitutional democracies. This edition includes Schmitt's original text, translated by Jeffrey Seitzer, as well as his commentary from 1958, explanatory notes, and an appendix featuring selected articles from the Weimar constitution. John P. McCormick provides a thoughtful introduction that situates Legality and Legitimacy within its historical context.
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