John P. McCormick Knihy

The book presents an in-depth analysis of Carl Schmitt's critique of liberalism, exploring his philosophical arguments and the implications for political theory. It delves into Schmitt's views on sovereignty, democracy, and the state of exception, highlighting his influence on contemporary political thought. Through a detailed examination of Schmitt's works, McCormick sheds light on the tensions between liberalism and authoritarianism, offering insights into the relevance of Schmitt's ideas in today's political landscape.

In this first in-depth critical appraisal in English of the writings of Carl Schmitt, John McCormick has furnished philosophers, historians, and political theorists with the most comprehensive account of Schmitt's critique of liberalism available. He examines why technology becomes a rallying cry for both right- and left-wing intellectuals at times when liberalism appears anachronistic, and shows the continuities between Weimar's ideological debates and those of our own age.

Exploring the challenges of developing progressive political theories amid significant state transformations, the book delves into the complexities of political change and its implications. It examines how radical shifts in governance impact social movements and the theoretical frameworks used to understand them, offering insights into the interplay between theory and practice in a rapidly evolving political landscape.

Engaging deeply with Jürgen Habermas's vision of constitutional democracy in the EU, John P. McCormick critiques the challenges of theorizing progressive politics amid significant state transformations. He contrasts Habermas's reliance on outdated paradigms with Max Weber's analysis of the Sozialstaat, revealing limitations in Habermas's conceptualization of the EU as an expanded nation-state. McCormick proposes a new model, the supranational Sektoralstaat, to better assess the potential for constitutional and social democracy within the evolving European landscape.

Seit zwei Jahrzehnten tritt der Politwissenschaftler John McCormick für eine »demokratische Wende« in der Forschung zu Machiavelli ein, indem er die plebejischen, antioligarchischen und sogar »populistischen« Züge von dessen politischem Denken betont. Wie die bahnbrechenden Aufsätze in diesem Band zeigen, ist Machiavelli überraschend relevant für die Analyse der gegenwärtigen Krise der Demokratie, die durch Populismus und Plutokratie gekennzeichnet ist. Mit seiner Hilfe, so McCormick, lassen sich unsere demokratischen Verfassungen neu gestalten, so dass die Bürgerinnen und Bürger die Korruption von Oligarchen vereiteln und sich direkter sowie umfassender am politischen Geschehen beteiligen können.