En un principio estaba el mito Mitificación y figuración en Carl Schmitt

Abstract

This article proposes an interpretation of the political myth in Carl Schmitt as a constitutive element for the formation of political unity. It examines Schmitt's critique of modernity as a generator of a mythical representation of itself, exploring the characteristics of political myth and its relationship with the concept of identity. The analysis reveals that Schmitt's use of political myth helps explain the origin and formation of political unity, highlighting its role in shaping collective identities and political mobilization. This perspective offers a new reading of Schmitt's work, contributing to a deeper understanding of the relationship between myth, politics, and identity in the German jurist's thought.