| Sumario: | This book explores the concept of 'just war' in the political philosophy of Carl Schmitt. It critically examines the notion of axiological warfare, highlighting the contemporary resurgence of justifying military conflict through moral superiority. Schmitt argues that war's justification is not grounded in morality but in political necessity, as the presence of an existential threat legitimizes violent defense. The book delves into the destructive implications of dehumanizing the enemy and discusses how such rhetoric removes legal and humanitarian limits on warfare. Targeted towards scholars and students of political philosophy, the work aims to provide a deep understanding of Schmitt's ideas on war, power, and legitimacy, supported by extensive research in original language sources.
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