Constitutional Theory: Textualist, Originalist, and Normative Arguments

Explores the work of Carl Schmitt, a controversial German jurist and political theorist, through the lens of Jacques Derrida’s deconstruction. Examines Schmitt’s concepts of sovereignty, political theology, and the state of exception. Analyzes Derrida’s critique of Schmitt’s work, focusing on the themes of undecidability, performativity, and the limits of law. Brings together leading scholars in law, political theory, and philosophy to engage with Schmitt and Derrida’s ideas. Offers a timely and provocative intervention into contemporary debates about law, sovereignty, and the political. Provides a comprehensive overview of Schmitt’s work and its reception in contemporary legal and political thought. Includes original essays by renowned scholars such as William E. Connolly, Drucilla Cornell, and Ernesto Laclau. Essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of law, politics, and philosophy.