Carl Schmitt's Early Legal-Theoretical Writings: Statute and Judgment and the Value of the State and the Significance of the Individual

Two of Carl Schmitt's major works, Statute and Judgment and The Value of the State and the Significance of the Individual, have been translated into English for the first time, along with an introduction that relates the texts to their historical context and contemporary discussions in legal and constitutional theory.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 03 November 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Carl Schmitt's extensive body of work has seen a significant number of translations, with two notable exceptions. These exceptions include his early monographs, Statute and Judgment (first published in 1912) and The Value of the State and the Significance of the Individual (first published in 1914). Within these two works, Schmitt delves into a theory of adjudication and provides an insightful account of the state's role in upholding the rule of law. Together, these two seminal texts form the theoretical foundation upon which Schmitt later built his political and constitutional theory.

This groundbreaking new book presents these two critical texts in English translation for the first time, accompanied by an introduction that contextualizes them within their historical context, relates them to Schmitt's other works, and engages with contemporary discussions in legal and constitutional theory. By making these essential works accessible to a broader audience, this book offers valuable insights into Schmitt's thought and contributes to ongoing debates in these fields.

Weight: 412g
Dimension: 152 x 227 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108714716