Carl Schmitt for the Masses: The Concept of the Political pt. 3

We finish our look at the concept of "The Political" as Schmitt discusses how the idea plays out in the era of global realities. Is world peace possible? Can we transcend political conflict?

9. Carl Schmitt for the Masses: The Concept of the Political pt. 3

The State and Its Justification

Schmitt sees “the Political” as the foundation of the state, its primary reason for existing. Without it, there is no state. The first objective of the state should always be to protect and maintain the existential way of life of the people who are forming this political unity. Everything else flows out of the political. T…