Liberalism fails to understand the true nature of politics from "summary" of The Concept of the Political by Carl Schmitt
Liberalism, with its emphasis on individual rights and freedoms, is fundamentally flawed in its understanding of politics. It fails to grasp the true nature of politics, which is characterized by conflict and struggle. Politics is not simply a matter of rational debate and compromise; it is a realm of power and decision-making where opposing forces vie for supremacy. Liberalism's belief in the possibility of consensus and universal values overlooks the fact that politics is inherently based on distinctions and divisions. There will always be competing interests and conflicting worldviews that cannot be reconciled through rational discourse alone. This is where the concept of the political comes into play, as it recognizes the irreducible antagonisms that exist within human society. By denying the existence of these fundamental conflicts, libe...
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