Schmitt's Reinterpretation of Hegel During His Nazi Period.

The article examines Carl Schmitt's intellectual evolution and his engagement with Hegelian philosophy during the Nazi period, particularly how he sought to redefine legal and political concepts in the context of National Socialism. Initially, Schmitt distanced himself from German legal traditions, favoring foreign thinkers, but later aligned his ideas with Nazi ideology after joining the NSDAP. The author argues that while Schmitt's writings from 1933 to 1936 are infused with Nazi rhetoric, they also reflect a deeper attempt to construct a political and legal philosophy for the Third Reich, drawing heavily on Hegel's notions of the state and political unity. Ultimately, the article suggests that Schmitt's vision, although ambitious, did not become the official philosophy of the Nazi regime, as it was deemed too idiosyncratic and incompatible with the regime's practical needs. [Extracted from the article]