Friendly Sovereignty

Friendly Sovereignty: Historical Perspectives on Carl Schmitt's Neglected Exception, Volume 1, is a rigorous study of political philosophy and political science. Ted H. Miller examines the concept of sovereignty, challenging the influential theories of Carl Schmitt. While Schmitt focused on the sovereign power to declare emergencies and use extralegal force against enemies, this work explores the overlooked capacity of leaders to make exceptions for friends, allies, and dependents.

This volume of political theory and history analyzes the intellectual contributions of Thomas Hobbes, Jules Michelet, and Seneca to provide a comprehensive understanding of political ideologies. By investigating the history and theory of sovereign power, the text addresses themes of corruption and misconduct within political structures. Friendly Sovereignty offers an analytically thorough perspective on how sovereign exceptions function beyond the traditional focus on crisis and conflict.