A Detailed Introduction to Carl Schmitt's The Concept of the Political (1932)

Carl Schmitt’s The Concept of the Political (1932) is one of the most influential political texts of the 20th century. Recently it has made a major comeback and is referenced by people on both the right and the left of the political spectrum. This video provides a detailed explanation of Schmitt’s key ideas, including the relationship between politics and the state, the friend-enemy distinction, the idea of liberalism, the total state, the conception of human nature, and much more. After watching this video you will be well prepared for reading Schmitt’s text and understanding it fully. The Nature of Writing is a YouTube channel and website (https://natureofwriting.com/) dedicated to the teaching of English literature and writing. We provide a complete writing guide for students in high-school and university. With hundreds of videos, detailed lessons, and quizzes, you have access to the right tools to become an outstanding writer. For quality literary guides for high-school and university, check out our companion website LitCompanion -- https://www.litcompanion.com/ -- and subscribe to the YouTube channel:    / @litcompanion   The Nature of Writing and LitCompanion are produced by Sprung Rhythm Publishing.